Possible causes and risk factors for Atrial Fibrillation include:

• High blood pressure
• Excessive stimulants such as caffeine
• Alcohol ingestion
• Significantly overweight
• Heart diseases such as leaky valves, coronary artery disease, inflammation near the heart, previous heart attack, or congestive heart failure
• Lung disease, thyroid disease, or nerve conditions

Common symptoms of AFib include:

• Shortness of Breath
• Heart Palpations
• Fatigue
• Chest Pain
• Dizziness
• Loss of consciousness

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