Atrial Fibrillation: Pathophysiology in Afib

Maria is a 65 year old female who presents to the emergency room complaining of shortness of breath and palpitations. A heart monitor confirms the presence of an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) and shows atrial fibrillation (AFib) with a heart rate of 130 beats per minute. The nursing staff tell her the doctor will be […]