QuestionI have two questions.
1. Can Atrial Fibrillation be caused by a birth defect of the heart?
2. The attacks that one gets from Atrial Fibrillation, do they occur throughout a person's life, or do they occur now and then. What I mean is does a patient with Atrial Fibrillation feel it everyday, every second.
AnswerDear Barry,
I am going to refer you to a website "medicinenet.com" look for atrial fibrillation. This website offers an excellent explanation of what atrial fibrillation is, causes, etc.
People with atrial fibrillation may not feel anything. The problem is that atrial fibrillation can cause blood clots that the patient may not even be aware of. The physician should have the given the patient medication and the patient should be monitored on a regular basis.
If you have any further questions after reviewing the web site let me know. It is very informative.
Diane
