atrial fibrillation
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of atrial fibrillation
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Caffeine also blocks a substance that can cause atrial fibrillation, an arrhythmia that can lead to strokes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
According to Civello, the next wave — in which wearables can detect conditions like atrial fibrillation, hypertension and sleep apnea — is happening now.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
It’s a common alternative for patients with atrial fibrillation who can’t take long-term blood thinners.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Women experiencing heart attacks, heart failure, atrial fibrillation or stroke require timely and high quality treatment.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2026
For example, portfolio company Laminar, which developed a treatment for certain patients with the heart-rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation, was acquired by Johnson & Johnson in 2023, a down year for M&A, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
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