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Sep 3, 2020 · That doesn’t mean women should panic. After diagnosis, AFib can be managed with proper treatment. “The lesson is that women shouldn’t ignore any of their symptoms, and they should take AFib seriously even at the early stages,” Dr. Singh says.
Dec 5, 2023 · The prevalence of AFib tends to increase with age, and because women tend to live longer, the condition is more common in women than men. Know your AFib risk factors
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Dec 5, 2022 · When your heart starts racing, your chest feels constricted, and you’re overcome by an intense feeling of foreboding, you may be experiencing atrial fibrillation (AFib) or a panic attack — or...
Jul 18, 2023 · Summary. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can cause symptoms that feel similar to a panic attack, such as a rapid heartbeat, sweating, and lightheadedness. However, panic attacks typically peak within...
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Anxiety causes constant worry and fear, sometimes to the point of panic. When you’re having anxiety, one common symptom is a racing heart. You may wonder whether it’s anxiety or your atrial ...
Sep 3, 2023 · Heart palpitations mean your heart feels like it’s racing or skipping beats. It can be caused by anxiety or a more serious heart condition known as atrial fibrillation.
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May 1, 2022 · Who does atrial fibrillation affect? While Afib can affect anyone, it’s more common among people of European descent. However, Black people who have Afib are more likely to have serious complications such as stroke or heart failure. People assigned female at birth (AFAB) are more commonly diagnosed than people assigned male at birth (AMAB).
