fibrillation
noun
fi·bril·la·tion
ˌfi-brə-ˈlā-shən 
ˌfī-
1
: an act or process of forming fibers or fibrils
2
a
: a muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination
b
: very rapid irregular contractions of the muscle fibers of the heart resulting in a lack of synchronism between heartbeat and pulse
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Frequently drinking sugary or diet drinks may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a potentially dangerous heart condition.
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Julia Landwehr, Health, 26 Mar. 2024
Most of the harmful ingredient associations were for the alcohol content, which various studies have shown to increase risk of liver cancer, gastric cancer, colon cancer, gout, and atrial fibrillation.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2023
Meanwhile, drinking unsweetened juices, including orange juice, reduced a person's risk of atrial fibrillation by 8%.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Atrial fibrillation is also the leading cause of stroke in the United States.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
The shock of the chilled blood may cause ventricular fibrillation leading to a heart attack and death.
—Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
Defibrillators deliver internal shocks to the heart when their sensors detect either ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation.
—Virginia Singla, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2023
For example, watches that intend to detect atrial fibrillation are tested by simultaneously wearing EKG equipment.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2024
Key Takeaways The American College of Cardiologists and the American Heart Association released new guidance for how to diagnose and treat atrial fibrillation.
—Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2024
Julia Landwehr, Health, 26 Mar. 2024
Most of the harmful ingredient associations were for the alcohol content, which various studies have shown to increase risk of liver cancer, gastric cancer, colon cancer, gout, and atrial fibrillation.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2023
Meanwhile, drinking unsweetened juices, including orange juice, reduced a person's risk of atrial fibrillation by 8%.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Atrial fibrillation is also the leading cause of stroke in the United States.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
The shock of the chilled blood may cause ventricular fibrillation leading to a heart attack and death.
—Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
Defibrillators deliver internal shocks to the heart when their sensors detect either ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation.
—Virginia Singla, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2023
For example, watches that intend to detect atrial fibrillation are tested by simultaneously wearing EKG equipment.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2024
Key Takeaways The American College of Cardiologists and the American Heart Association released new guidance for how to diagnose and treat atrial fibrillation.
—Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2024
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fibrillation
noun
fi·bril·la·tion
ˌfib-rə-ˈlā-shən
ˌfīb-
ˌfīb-
1
: an act or process of forming fibers or fibrils
2
a
: a muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination
b
: very rapid irregular contractions of the muscle fibers of the heart resulting in a lack of synchronism between heartbeat and pulse see atrial fibrillation, ventricular fibrillation
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