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AFib

American  
[ay-fib] / ˈeɪˌfɪb /

abbreviation

Pathology.
  1. atrial fibrillation.


Etymology

Origin of AFib

First recorded in 1985–90


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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

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

It is a device that reduces stroke risk for AFib patients by sealing the left atrial appendage, which is where stroke risk starts.

From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026

During the nearly 10-year follow-up period, there were 9,362 cases of AFib among the study participants.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 5, 2024

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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