In most cases, no underlying heart disease is found. In some cases, atrial fibrillation may be related to alcohol or excessive caffeine use, stress, certain drugs, electrolyte or metabolic imbalances, or severe infections. In some cases, no cause can be found. Some of the more common causes of AFIB include:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart valve disease
- After heart surgery
- Chronic lung disease
- Heart failure
- Cardiomyopathy
- Congenital heart disease
- Pulmonary embolism
The Advanced
Center For Atrial Fibrillation
How Our Center Can
Help
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
What Are The
Symptoms of AFIB?
Why is Atrial
Fibrillation Dangerous?
How is
Atrial Fibrillation Evaluated?
Advanced
Procedures for Treating Atrial Fibrillation at St. Joseph-s
Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
What to Ask Your Doctor
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The Advanced Center for Atrial Fibrillation at St. Joseph's Hospital
813-877-AFIB (2342)
