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Atrial Fibrillation ECG

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AFib is caused by abnormal electrical impulses in the atria, which are the upper chambers of the heart. The result is a rapid and irregular pumping of blood through the atria. These chambers fibrillate, or quiver, rapidly.

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This video explains atrial fibrillation on ECG in terms of its cause as described. It covers that AFib is caused by abnormal electrical impulses in the atria, the upper chambers of the heart, resulting in rapid and irregular pumping of blood through the atria as these chambers fibrillate or quiver rapidly.

Key points

  • Covers abnormal electrical impulses in the atria as the cause described
  • Identifies the atria as the upper chambers of the heart
  • Describes rapid and irregular pumping of blood through the atria
  • Describes the chambers fibrillating or quivering rapidly as presented

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This video presents “Atrial Fibrillation ECG” — AFib is caused by abnormal electrical impulses in the atria, which are the upper chambers of the heart. The result is a rapid and irregular pumping of blood through the atria. These chambers fibrillate, or quiver, rapidly. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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