September presents an opportunity to become more aware of the life
threatening arrhythmia. National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness
Month is organized by Heart Rhythm Society to and held every September in order
to raise awareness of this common but critical condition.
Having AFib poses a
greater risk of stroke. Some of the common symptoms of AFib include irregular
heartbeat, shortness of breath, and unusual fatigue. It is crucial to get
diagnosed, if any of these symptoms show.
Many treatment options
are available to those diagnosed with the condition, including medication,
surgery, cardioversion and catheter ablation.