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Atrial Fibrillation

Causes

The cause of atrial fibrillation is not always known. But possible causes can include any of the following:

  • abnormal structure of the heart
  • diseases that damage the valves of the heart
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • binge drinking
  • increasing age
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