| Centennial Medical Plaza | 6 Mins |
| The Medical Center of Aurora - South | 16 Mins |
| North Suburban Medical Center | 35 Mins |
| Presbyterian/St. Lukes Medical Center | 1 Mins |
| Rose Medical Center | 6 Mins |
| Sky Ridge Medical Center | 8 Mins |
| Swedish Medical Center | 30 Mins |
| Swedish Southwest ER | 17 Mins |
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. In particular, the doctor will listen to your heart with a stethoscope.
Tests may include:
Treatment will depend on the type and severity of the heart arrhythmia. Common treatments include:
In people with atrial fibrillation, a chaotic electrical signal in the upper part of the heart produces a change in heart rhythm. The atrial muscles quiver. Electrical signals to the lower chambers of the heart are irregular, so that the heartbeat may be fast and irregular, and the heart may have more trouble pumping efficiently.
