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NALT Concept Space
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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. cardiovascular diseases
  4. heart diseases
  5. arrhythmia
  6. atrial fibrillation
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. cardiovascular diseases
  4. heart diseases
  5. arrhythmia
  6. atrial fibrillation

Preferred term

atrial fibrillation

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Abnormal cardiac rhythm that is characterized by rapid, uncoordinated firing of electrical impulses in the upper chambers of the heart (heart atria). In such case, blood cannot be effectively pumped into the lower chambers of the heart (heart ventricles). It is caused by abnormal impulse generation.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2015

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • auricular fibrillation
  • familial atrial fibrillation

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/260262

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