[DOC] [TLE] What Is Atrial Fibrillation? - NHLBI, NIH [PAR] Sep 18, 2014 ... As a result, the heart's upper and lower chambers don't work together as they 
should. ... In some people, AF can cause chest pain or heart failure, especially if 
the heart rhythm is very rapid. ... The SA node is located in the right atrium. ... It 
causes the atria to contract and pump blood into the ventricles. [DOC] [TLE] An explanation of how the heart works and Atrial Fibrillation [PAR] Jun 7, 2011 ... These actions, when timed perfectly, allow for an efficient pump. ... impulse 
begins in the sinoatrial (SA node), located in the right atrium (right upper heart 
chamber). ... Atrial fibrillation can decrease the heart's pumping ability. [DOC] [TLE] Understanding Atrial Fibrillation - Boston Scientific [PAR] atrium. Left ventricle. Right ventricle. WHAT IS ATRIAL FIBRILLATION? When AF 
occurs ... This can decrease the heart's pumping efficiency by as much as 20 to... [DOC] [TLE] Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) | Cleveland Clinic [PAR] These actions, when timed perfectly, allow for an efficient pump. The timing of the 
... The electrical impulse begins in the sinoatrial (SA node), located in the right 
atrium. Normally, the ... Atrial fibrillation can decrease the heart's pumping ability. [DOC] [TLE] Dr. Darryl Hoffman, mini-maze, atrial fibrillation surgery, Manhattan ... [PAR] Moreover, atrial fibrillation can be deadlypatients with AF have double the risk 
of ... to slow down the heart rate, but this can result in decreased pumping 
efficiency. ... electrical signals to the atrium and is an effective cure for atrial 
fibrillation. ... The procedure reduces the risks of blood clots and stroke, and 
patients don't... [DOC] [TLE] Atrial fibrillation - Dr. Wells [PAR] Patients with this type of AF may be out of rhythm for long periods of time even 
weeks or ... Secondly, whenever the pulse is rapid and/or irregular, the efficiency 
declines further. Lastly, when the atria fibrillate, the walls do not pump as 
vigorously. ... Over 90% of atrial fibrillation comes from the left atrium, specifically 
from the... [DOC] [TLE] Atrial Fibrillation - Heart and Lung Institute of Utah [PAR] The result is a 20 to 25 percent decrease in the heart's pumping efficiency. ... 
Symptoms caused by atrial fibrillation can include dizziness, shortness of breath 
... When the flow of blood slows down in the quivering atrium, the blood may form 
a clot. ... convert to a normal rhythm and require medications, especially 
Coumadin,... [DOC] [TLE] Listen to Your Heart - WATCHMAN Implant for Non-Valvular AFib [PAR] Left atrium in fibrillation ... Atrial fibrillation can decrease the heart's pumping 
efficiency by as much as 30 percent. Poor pumping ... may include:  Sudden 
numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg (especially on one side of the 
body). [DOC] [TLE] Cardiac arrhythmia - Wikipedia [PAR] Cardiac arrhythmia, also known as cardiac dysrhythmia or irregular heartbeat, is 
a group of ... Supraventricular tachycardias include atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, 
and ... Arrhythmias may occur in children; however, the normal range for the heart 
.... can still produce a decrease in the heart's pumping efficiency, because the... [DOC] [TLE] Atrial Fibrillation - Ministry of Health [PAR] Can atrial fibrillation cause problems? 8. What is the risk of ... improve the 
efficiency of each heartbeat. The heartbeat is ... the right atrium. ... 'booster' pump 
may reduce the flow of blood to the body, especially if the heart rate is very fast. 
Atrial... [DOC] [TLE] Atrial fibrillation - The Heart Foundation [PAR] What is atrial fibrillation (AF)?. AF is a ... If not recognised and correctly treated, 
AF can result in significant ... The heart is a highly efficient pump with four 
chambers. (refer to Figure ... Left atrium, collecting ... blood pressure, coronary 
heart disease (reduced blood .... However, people with AF, especially those 
taking warfarin... [DOC] [TLE] Atrial Fibrillation - European Medical Tourist [PAR] An individual may spontaneously alternate between

Question: Atrial fibrillation may reduce the efficiency of this pump, especially the atrium
Answer: the heart