Atrial Fibrillation (pathophysiology and implications for care) made easy!

What is Atrial Fibrillation (AF/AFib)? What impact is Atrial Fibrillation going to have on the rest of the body? This video compares a heart in Atrial Fibrillation to a heart in Normal Sinus Rhythm. We look at how the abnormal conduction of electricity through the atria leads to them 'fibrillating' (contracting rapidly and irregularly) and resulting in irregular contractions of the ventricles. We then go on to look at how AF leads to a potential loss of cardiac output (loss of atrial kick and rapid ventricular contractions) and an increased risk of stroke for the sufferer. FURTHER READING/LEARNING The book I used most when researching these videos is -'The ECG Workbook' by Rowlands and Sargent (2019) https://amzn.to/3AJGT4Y (amazon.co.uk link). -Learn more about AF: The British Heart Foundation. https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsup... -Want to learn more about ECGs and Heart Rhythms? See the playlist for more.    • ECG (EKG) Interpretation made easy!   Other series you might like: Key Concepts in Cardiac    • Key concepts in Cardiac   -Diabetes Basics:    • Diabetes Basics Made Easy(ish)!   -Brain Injury management: Key concepts    • Brain Injury Management: Key Concepts   Follow on Facebook   / the-human-body-oversimplified-378358546126109   #animated #madesimple #ECG