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Should I Be Worried My Mum Has Been Having Irregular Heart Beats, Feeling ?

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Question: Hi, my mum has been having irregular heart beats, feeling it it feels like beats are being missed out. I checked her ecg on my Apple Watch and it says AF
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Atrial fibrillation, she needs to be examined at the hospital.

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,

"AF" refers to the atrial fibrillation, it is a type of heart arrhythmia.

So, yes, it is necessary to get your mother to the hospital for a complete evaluation and treatment.

There may be problems with blood pressure, thrombosis, etc. as well.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Should I Be Worried My Mum Has Been Having Irregular Heart Beats, Feeling ?

Brief Answer: Atrial fibrillation, she needs to be examined at the hospital. Detailed Answer: Hello , "AF" refers to the atrial fibrillation, it is a type of heart arrhythmia. So, yes, it is necessary to get your mother to the hospital for a complete evaluation and treatment. There may be problems with blood pressure, thrombosis, etc. as well. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.