The most feared sign of atrial fibrillation is thrombosis. Once a thrombus is formed and embolism occurs, it can have serious consequences, and you should seek medical attention when you have atrial fibrillation symptoms.
The main symptoms of atrial fibrillation are palpitations, dizziness, chest discomfort and shortness of breath. Palpitations are characterized by a disturbed heartbeat, which is characterized by a rapid heartbeat and a pounding heart. Vertigo may cause dizziness and even coma. Chest discomfort, chest tightness and chest pain. Shortness of breath is mainly manifested by feeling breathless while performing light physical labor.
When the heart beats too fast in patients with atrial fibrillation, it may cause cardiac insufficiency, resulting in low blood pressure and shock.
Atrial fibrillation can cause blood clots, which may be dislodged and travel with the blood to other places, forming cerebral infarction or limb artery embolism, resulting in hemiplegia or ischemic necrosis of limbs, which can be serious and even require amputation.
When atrial fibrillation occurs, it should be treated promptly and aggressively, following your doctor’s advice; once an embolism forms, the risk can become significant.