Atrial Fibrillation

Overview

In atrial fibrillation, electrical signals in your heart's upper chambers (atria) cause your atria to beat quickly and chaotically, which causes an irregular fast heart rhythm. Atrial fibrillation is a common type of heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia).

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Experience. Mayo Clinic doctors have extensive experience and expertise in diagnosing and treating people who have atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm disorders.
• Team approach. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in evaluating and treating heart conditions (cardiologists), doctors trained in heart surgery (cardiovascular surgeons) and other doctors work closely to evaluate and treat people who have atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm conditions.
• Research. Mayo Clinic doctors actively conduct research in atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm disorders and conduct clinical trials.
• Technology. Mayo Clinic doctors use the most current technology in atrial fibrillation and heart rhythm disorder treatment, including catheter radiofrequency ablation.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for heart and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report.

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