Important Facts About Atrial Fibrillation For Patients

In this video, patients will learn important information about atrial fibrillation (afib) from Dr. Vincent Gaudiani, a cardiac surgeon who has performed over 10,000 heart operations. Atrial fibrillation is the most common abnormal heart rhythm that can cause symptoms including heart palpitations, chest pain, fatigue and shortness of breath. Patients with AFib and heart valve disease have a 5 times greater risk of having a stroke, according to the American Heart Association. (Video posted on March 20, 2013)