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What are the symptoms of symptomatic episodes of atrial fibrillation?
What are the symptoms of symptomatic episodes of atrial fibrillation?
Symptomatic episodes may involve heart palpitations, fainting, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, or chest pain.
What are the most common modifiable risk factors for atrial fibrillation?
What are the most common modifiable risk factors for atrial fibrillation?
High blood pressure and valvular heart disease.
What are the potential health risks associated with atrial fibrillation?
What are the potential health risks associated with atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation is associated with an increased risk of heart failure, dementia, and stroke.
What are some other heart-related risk factors for atrial fibrillation?
What are some other heart-related risk factors for atrial fibrillation?
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What is a type of supraventricular tachycardia that atrial fibrillation is categorized as?
What is a type of supraventricular tachycardia that atrial fibrillation is categorized as?
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