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[|Human|] okay, so i could just be sitting on the couch, and all the sudden my heart will pound really hard just for a second, but it kind of knocks the wind out of me a little. its not painful, but my dad has a.phib and almost died from it, he actually had to get shocked while he was awake and conscious! i also heard its genetic. can you help me?
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, atrial fibrillation (AF) can be hereditary. AF is actually defected in conduction system of heart. And this defect is genetic and hence can transmit in family members. Your current symptoms are also suggestive of AF. You are having strong family history of AF. So better to consult cardiologist and get done ECG, 2d echo and Holder monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ECG) to rule out AF. You may need Chat Doctor.