American Heart Month: Understanding AFib symptoms and when to see a doctor

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — February is American Heart Month.

One in about 22 Americans are affected by atrial fibrillation (AFib). It’s an irregular heart rhythm. When the beating in the upper chambers of the heart is irregular, blood does not flow as it should to the lower ventricles.

On its own, AFib is not deadly. However, it can increase a person’s risk of stroke…

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