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Atrial fibrillation (AF)
1) Disorder of cardiac rhythm characterised by rapid, irregular atrial impulses and ineffective atrial contractions.
2) Very rapid uncoordinated contractions of the atria of the heart resulting in a lack of synchronism between heartbeat and pulse beat -- called also auricular fibrillation.
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