Atrial Fibrillation - Causes

Changes to the heart’s tissue and to its electrical signals most often cause atrial fibrillation. When the heart’s tissue or signaling is damaged, the regular pumping of the heart muscle becomes fast and irregular.


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  • SourceUrl: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/subscribe/3830
  • Syndication ID: 18211
  • Language: English
  • Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
  • Date Syndication Captured: Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 01:44 PM
  • Date Syndication Updated: Thursday, July 09, 2026 at 03:43 AM

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