NALT

Termo preferencial

atrial fibrillation

Topic

Abnormal cardiac rhythm that is characterized by rapid, uncoordinated firing of electrical impulses in the upper chambers of the heart (heart atria). In such case, blood cannot be effectively pumped into the lower chambers of the heart (heart ventricles). It is caused by abnormal impulse generation.

arrhythmia

auricular fibrillation
familial atrial fibrillation

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

63584

espanhol

fibrilación auricular

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/260262

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Criado 9/1/15, última modificação 11/30/15