noun
General Slang
A-fib
AY-fib · noun · informal
Atrial fibrillation; an irregular, rapid heart rhythm.
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A common arrhythmia in which the atria beat chaotically, producing an irregularly irregular pulse and raising stroke risk.
“He's in rapid A-fib at 150.”
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A-fib In A Sentence
He's in rapid A-fib at 150.
Origin & Usage
Short for 'atrial fibrillation.'
People Also Ask
What is A-fib?
A-fib is short for atrial fibrillation, a common arrhythmia where the atria beat chaotically, giving an irregular pulse.
Why does A-fib matter?
The chaotic rhythm can allow blood clots to form, raising the risk of stroke.
What does 'rapid A-fib' mean?
It means atrial fibrillation with a fast ventricular rate, such as a heart rate around 150.
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