Without treatment, atrial fibrillation can reduce life expectancy due to the risk of complications, but with proper management, individuals can often live long and healthy lives. Factors such as age, ...

Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is an irregular, rapid heartbeat. Stress, caffeine, alcohol, fatigue, and other factors can trigger symptoms in a person who is prone to A-fib. During an A-fib episode, the ...