ARRHYTHMIAS, ATRIAL


Meaning of ARRHYTHMIAS, ATRIAL in English

Abnormal heart rhythm due to electrical disturbances in the atria (the upper chambers of the heart) or the AV node "relay station", leading to fast heart beats. Examples of atrial arrhythmias includes atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and paroxysmal atrial tachycardia (PAT).

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