AFib
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of AFib
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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So far, it is used in only 40% of AFib procedures, but we think it will reach 50%, on its way to 80% as more doctors are trained.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
Ahlsten: About 10 million patients in the U.S. have AFib, and eight million are at higher risk of a stroke.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
Boston’s Farapulse is rapidly gaining market share; it is a step change in AFib treatment.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
At the end of the study, the group that drank coffee experienced a 39% lower risk of recurring AFib episodes.
From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025
Rates of AFib have been climbing in recent years, largely due to aging populations and increasing obesity.
From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025
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