why does afib cause shortness of breath
During atrial fibrillation, the heart's two upper chambers (the atria) beat chaotically and irregularly â out of coordination with the two lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart. Atrial fibrillation symptoms often include heart palpitations, shortness of breath and weakness. Episodes of atrial fibrillation can come and go, or you may develop atrial fibrillation that doesn't go away and may require treatment.