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    What is atrial fibrillation?

    • A heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate
    • Another term for a heart attack
    • A heart condition that causes the heart rate to be abnormally slow
    • An enlarged heart
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Explore your knowledge about atrial fibrillation, a heart condition with irregular and fast heart rates. Learn to identify symptoms, understand normal heart rates, and recognize the importance of medical consultation for irregular heartbeats.

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  • 2. 

    What should you do if you think you have an irregular heart beat?

    • Make an appointment with your GP who will do a pulse check and further tests if necessary

    • Do nothing, it won't cause any harm.

    • Go to A&E

    • Call 999

    Correct Answer
    A. Make an appointment with your GP who will do a pulse check and further tests if necessary
    Explanation
    If you think you have an irregular heart beat, it is important to make an appointment with your GP. They are trained to assess and diagnose medical conditions, including irregular heart beats. They will do a pulse check to determine if your heartbeat is irregular and may conduct further tests if necessary to identify the cause and provide appropriate treatment. Ignoring the symptom or assuming it won't cause harm is not advisable, as it could potentially be a sign of a serious underlying condition. Going to A&E or calling 999 may be necessary in emergency situations, but making an appointment with your GP is the recommended first step.

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    What rate should a normal heart beat be when you are resting?

    • Between 60 and 100 beats a minute

    • Between 20 - 50 beats a minute

    • Between 101 - 120 beats a minute

    • It depends on the person, we are all different

    Correct Answer
    A. Between 60 and 100 beats a minute
    Explanation
    The normal heart rate when a person is resting should be between 60 and 100 beats per minute. This range is considered healthy and indicates that the heart is functioning properly. However, it is important to note that individual variations exist, and some people may have a slightly higher or lower resting heart rate within this range.

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    If you leave atrial fibrillation untreated, it will not lead to further complications with your health.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    When left untreated, atrial fibrillation greatly increases the risk of having a stroke and having AF for a long time can weaken the heart, which can lead to heart failure.

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    What are the symptoms of atrial fibrillation? (There may be more than one answer)

    • Having a fast and irregular heartbeat (usually over 100 beats per minute)

    • Having a slow heartbeat (usually under 60 beats per minute)

    • Feeling very thirsty and cold to touch

    • There can be no symptoms

    • Tiredness; Breathlessness; Dizziness; Chest Pain

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Having a fast and irregular heartbeat (usually over 100 beats per minute)
    A. There can be no symptoms
    A. Tiredness; Breathlessness; Dizziness; Chest Pain
    Explanation
    The symptoms of atrial fibrillation can vary, but they can include having a fast and irregular heartbeat (usually over 100 beats per minute), tiredness, breathlessness, dizziness, and chest pain. However, it is also possible for there to be no symptoms at all.

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