{"id":4010,"date":"2022-06-24T13:55:54","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T08:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/?p=4010"},"modified":"2023-03-23T10:45:42","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T05:15:42","slug":"be-heart-smart-5-things-you-should-know-about-atrial-fibrillation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/in\/be-heart-smart-5-things-you-should-know-about-atrial-fibrillation\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Heart Smart! 5 Things You Should Know About Atrial Fibrillation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/in\/the-connection-between-afib-and-heart-failure\/\">Atrial fibrillation<\/a> (AF) is one of the most common heart arrhythmias affecting\u00a0at least 1% of the (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6209018\/#:~:text=Increased%20vagal%20tone%20in%20endurance,a%20vagal%20pattern%20of%20AF.\">ref. link<\/a>) population. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atrial Fibrillation is caused by the abnormal functioning of the impulse conduction system of the heart. Essentially, arrhythmias are an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/knowing-when-to-slow-down-catching-irregular-heartbeats-during-exercise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">irregular heartbeat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that occur when the electrical signals that coordinate the cardiac cycle are disrupted. Atrial fibrillation belongs to a class called supraventricular arrhythmias, which refers to one that originates from the upper ventricular area. It is the most common cause of cardiac stroke<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span>Studies (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.heartandstroke.ca\/heart-disease\/conditions\/atrial-fibrillation\">ref. link<\/a>) show that the risk of ischemic stroke for people with atrial fibrillation is 3 to 5 times higher than for people without the condition.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to learn about the warning signs of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/in\/7-lifestyle-changes-to-manage-afib-episodes\/\">Afib<\/a> and the reasons it may occur. In addition there\u2019s a section highlighting its occurrence in athletes, and how continuous monitoring can be useful to understand and track episodes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. What does an Afib Episode feel like?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You may notice a skipped heartbeat and then feel a thud or thump, followed by a\u00a0racing heartbeat<b>\u00a0<\/b>for some time after.<\/li>\n<li>You may experience palpitations or a fluttering sensation in your heart<\/li>\n<li>You may sweat or experience chest pain, similar to a heart attack.<\/li>\n<li>Your pulse is erratic or weak.<\/li>\n<li>You may feel dizzy, weak, tired, or breathless.<\/li>\n<li>You may not have any symptoms and have\u00a0an episode of\u00a0silent AFib.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have experienced symptoms like these, it is essential to tell your doctor about them and ask about tests to determine if you have\u00a0atrial fibrillation\u00a0or any other\u00a0cardiac <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/what-are-life-threatening-arrhythmias\/\">arrhythmia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Why does Atrial Fibrillation occur?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The atria are the heart&#8217;s collecting chambers. Regular electrical signals help push blood efficiently from the atria into the lower pumping chambers (the ventricles). From the ventricles, blood is pumped to the rest of the body. In Afib, the electrical signals are fast and disorganised, with impulses ranging from\u00a0300 to 600 beats per minute (<a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/16765-atrial-fibrillation-afib\">ref. link<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>This causes a rapid and irregular heartbeat, and the heart may not pump as efficiently. While AFib can appear in a structurally normal heart, it can also be a sign of underlying cardiac conditions.<\/p>\n<h3><b>3. What are the different types of AFib?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Atrial fibrillation is known to occur for varying lengths in different people. They may be\u00a0categorized as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paroxysmal AF<\/strong> :\u00a0This type of AFib usually lasts more than a day but less than a week. Symptoms can feel mild or severe and suddenly start and then stop.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Persistent AF<\/strong> : Symptoms last more than a week at a time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Longstanding persistent AF<\/strong> :\u00a0Symptoms last longer than one year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Permanent AF<\/strong> :\u00a0Symptoms occur all the time and do not entirely go away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Who is at risk for AFib?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Atrial fibrillation can occur at any age, but your chance of developing it increases as you grow older. As a result, AFib is most common in people over 65 years (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4630199\/#:~:text=Atrial%20fibrillation%20(AF)%20prevalence%20increases,corresponding%20rate%20is%20approximately%2010%25.&amp;text=Furthermore%2C%2070%25%20of%20individuals%20with,of%2065%20and%2085%20years.\">ref. link<\/a>). Other risk factors include high blood pressure, previous <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/in\/10-surprising-ways-yoga-and-meditation-improve-heart-health\/\">heart disease<\/a> or heart surgery, chronic medical conditions like hyperthyroidism, kidney disease or lung disease, moderate to heavy alcohol use, obesity or obstructive sleep apnea.<\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Does Afib occur more in athletes?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>There seems to be a unique relationship between exercise and AF.\u00a0Studies (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25443248\/\">ref. link<\/a>)\u00a0show\u00a0that people who exercised moderately seem to have a lower risk of developing\u00a0 Atrial fibrillation. On the flip side, those who participated in intense endurance sports had a slightly increased risk of Afib episodes.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise-induced AF\u00a0is usually seen in middle-aged athletes who have practised very intense endurance sports like marathon running, cycling or cross-country skiing for more than ten years.<\/p>\n<p>A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine,\u00a0 involving \u200b\u200b 70,478 participants, including 63,662 controls and 6,816 athletes, showed that the risk of AFib was 2.46 times higher among athletes than non-athletes.<\/p>\n<p>Another study, from the\u00a0European Society of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/in\/what-is-congestive-heart-failure-and-how-is-it-managed\/\">Cardiology<\/a>,\u00a0observed that athletes were 5 times more likely to experience Afib than others in the study population.<\/p>\n<p>Atrial fibrillation<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn&#8217;t usually life-threatening or deemed serious in healthy people. Nevertheless, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/common-warning-signs-of-afib\/\">atrial fibrillation symptoms<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be risky amongst those having diabetes, high blood pressure, or other heart-related diseases. Either way, the condition should be properly diagnosed and addressed by your doctor with appropriate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/in\/exercise-and-atrial-fibrillation-identifying-cardiac-irregularities-during-workouts\/\">atrial fibrillation treatment<\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What causes athlete\u2019s to be more likely to have Atrial Fibrillation?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Athletes who train vigorously can have\u00a0dynamic fluid shifts\u00a0in the body, causing dehydration and changes in pH. Electrolytes like sodium, potassium and magnesium may fall below normal levels, contributing to AFib.<\/p>\n<p>After many years of high-intensity physical exercise, their heart muscles also undergo material\u00a0changes\u00a0that make them more susceptible to rhythm disorders.\u00a0Stretching and remodelling of the heart, with dilation of the atrial chambers, and inflammation and fibrosis of the heart muscle are permanent changes that cause irregular conduction of the signals leading to irregular heartbeats.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How is atrial fibrillation diagnosed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The most widely used method of diagnosing Afib is an ECG. This may be through a standard 12 lead ECG, though it may not be the most effective as\u00a0you must be undergoing an episode of Afib at the time of the ECG for it to be picked up. This method works well for patients in persistent or longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation.<\/p>\n<p>However, if your episodes are intermittent, like in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, they probably won&#8217;t be recorded on the standard 12 Lead ECG. Instead, doctors may use a small portable electrocardiogram device, a Holter Monitor, for 24\u201348 hours to try and capture an Afib episode on the graph. In some cases, these abnormal heart rhythms may be so sporadic that they may be missed on both. In these cases, long term ambulatory ECG recordings can help capture rare instances of irregular rhythm.<\/p>\n<p>If it can&#8217;t be caught the conventional way, many people wonder,\u00a0<b>\u201c<\/b>How can I check for Afib at home?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A regular heart monitor that captures only <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/in\/importance-of-monitoring-your-heart-rate-for-your-health\/\">heart rate<\/a> will not be adequate. Since the frequency of episodes of atrial fibrillation may increase on physical activity or exercise, a resting ECG probably won&#8217;t fit the bill either. Continuous monitoring of ECG using <a href=\"https:\/\/fourthfrontier.com\/products\/frontier-x?utm_source=FFBLOG&#038;utm_medium=FF_ARTICLE&#038;utm_campaign=FF_ARTICLE_AFIB&#038;utm_id=ORGANIC\">ECG wearables<\/a> may be the perfect solution!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider buying Fourth Frontier\u2019s <\/span><b>revolutionary ECG fitness tracker<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that helps in keeping track of your heart rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>*The information contained in this blog is provided on an as-is basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy\u00a0or usefulness. The content in this blog is not meant to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content is meant for informational purposes only. This blog contains copyright material, the use of which has not been specifically authorised by the copyright owner.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><b><br \/>\nFrequently Asked Questions:<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b><br \/>\nWhat is the first-line treatment for atrial fibrillation?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The first-line of treatment for rate control in AF are Beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers. They are effective at rest and with exertion. Intravenous diltiazem or metoprolol is the most commonly used for AF along with a rapid ventricular response.<\/p>\n<h4><b>What triggers atrial fibrillation?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Doing things like drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, or being overweight and drinking lots of caffeine can trigger an episode of atrial fibrillation<b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b>How do you feel when you have atrial fibrillation?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The most noticeable sign of atrial fibrillation is <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/what-are-heart-palpitations-and-what-causes-it\/\">heart palpitations<\/a>. The heart feels like it&#8217;s pounding, fluttering, or pulsating irregularly, often for a few seconds or perhaps a few minutes.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Can you live a long life with atrial fibrillation?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Though AF is a long-term condition, if addressed properly you can live a long and active life. Several decisions can help you control the condition, reduce your chance of stroke, and reduce any anxieties you may have.<\/p>\n<h4><b>How can I correct my atrial fibrillation naturally?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Some natural ways that can be helpful in atrial fibrillation are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid stimulants and gluten<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase nutrients intake<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay hydrated<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do exercise and stress relief<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/in\/what-is-zone-2-running-a-beginners-guide-to-improving-heart-health\/\">Heart Health<\/a> Topics To Explore:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\" https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/safe-and-dangerous-heart-zones-for-people-with-afib\/\">Atrial Fibrillation Heart Rate<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/endurance-training-the-best-heart-health-drug-there-is\/\">Endurance Training <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/the-5-best-devices-to-monitor-heart-health\/\">Heart Rate Monitor Device<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/5-ways-to-boost-your-heart-health\/\">Exercise for Heart Health<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/whats-a-normal-resting-heart-rate-for-women\/\">Resting Heart Rate <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/heart-health-tips-for-anyone-with-a-busy-lifestyle\/\">Heart Health<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/fourthfrontier.com\/products\/frontier-x?utm_source=FFBLOG&#038;utm_medium=FF_ARTICLE&#038;utm_campaign=FF_ARTICLE_AFIB&#038;utm_id=ORGANIC\">Best Heart Rate Monitor<\/a>. | <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/can-nausea-increase-your-heart-rate\/\">Increased Heart rate<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/knowing-when-to-slow-down-catching-irregular-heartbeats-during-exercise\/\">Irregular Heartbeat causes<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/living-and-thriving-with-afib\/\">AFib and Heart<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fourthfrontier.com\/in\/10-reasons-to-buy-the-frontier-x2-this-black-friday\/\">Frontier X2<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fourthfrontier.com\/products\/frontier-x?utm_source=FFBLOG&#038;utm_medium=FF_ARTICLE&#038;utm_campaign=FF_ARTICLE_AFIB&#038;utm_id=ORGANIC\">Smart Heart ECG Monitor in USA<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/in.fourthfrontier.com\/products\/frontier-x?utm_source=FFBLOG&#038;utm_medium=FF_ARTICLE&#038;utm_campaign=FF_ARTICLE_AFIB&#038;utm_id=ORGANIC\">ECG Machine Price in India<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.fourthfrontier.com\/products\/frontier-x?utm_source=FFBLOG&#038;utm_medium=FF_ARTICLE&#038;utm_campaign=FF_ARTICLE_AFIB&#038;utm_id=ORGANIC\">Best Heart Rate Monitor UK<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common heart arrhythmias affecting\u00a0at least 1% of the (ref. link) population. 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