Atrial Fibrillation: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment | Mass General Brigham

What is atrial fibrillation or AFib? Learn about the risk factors and symptoms associated with atrial fibrillation. Dr. Paul Zei, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, explains atrial fibrillation treatments and how research is looking to improve those treatment options.

0:00 - Intro
0:19 - What is Atrial Fibrillation?
0:58 - Afib vs. Atrial Flutter
1:14 - Risk Factors
1:44 - Symptoms
2:12 - Treatment
3:40 - Prevention

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Atrial Fibrillation: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment | Mass General Brigham