AFib
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of AFib
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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But then my AFib kicked in and acid reflux kicked in and pneumonia kicked in.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 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
Marcus added that "caffeine is also a diuretic, which could potentially reduce blood pressure and in turn lessen AFib risk. Several other ingredients in coffee also have anti-inflammatory properties that could have positive effects."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 10, 2025
However, the study could not confirm whether the sweetened drinks caused AFib, yet the association remained after accounting for a person's genetic susceptibility to the condition.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 5, 2024
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