HEALTH Yeah! Ep7: AFib - The Most Common Type of Heart Rhythm Disorder

00:00 Opening and Introductions 1:10 Signs and Symptoms of AFib 2:55 Causes and Risk Factors 3:45 Screening and Diagnosis 7:32 Treatment 11:35 Stroke Prevention 14:00 Lifestyle Interventions 15:22 Caffeine and AFib 16:35 Smoking and AFib 16:55 Important Things to Know 18:00 When to go to the ED 19:25 What to Look for When Seeking Care 21:00 Closing Remarks Atrial fibrillation or AFib is a type of arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat – and it’s a common, serious but treatable cardiac condition affecting more than 2.5 million people in the U.S. In this episode of HEALTH Yeah!, experts from Stony Brook Medicine come together to discuss signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatment and more. Experts in the studio: Eric J. Rashba, MD, MHCM, FACC, FHRS Ibrahim Almasry, MD, FHRS, FACC Roger Fan, MD, FACC, FHRS Abhijeet Singh, MD, FHRS *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. *Extended Audio Description (AD): https://vimeo.com/1193642962 *Transcript and more information: https://health.stonybrookmedicine.edu/health-yeah-episode-7-afib/ *Description of Video Studio: News desk with Stony Brook Medicine logo on the front. Big screen is behind experts with HEALTH Yeah! logo.