Preferred Name

fibrillation atrial
Synonyms

atrial fibrillation

Definitions

Abnormal cardiac rhythm that is characterized by rapid, uncoordinated firing of electrical impulses in the upper chambers of the heart (HEART ATRIA). In such case, blood cannot be effectively pumped into the lower chambers of the heart (HEART VENTRICLES). It is caused by abnormal impulse generation.

ID

http://www.limics.fr/ontologies/ontoparonmed#FibrillationAuriculaire

altLabel

atrial fibrillation

definition

Abnormal cardiac rhythm that is characterized by rapid, uncoordinated firing of electrical impulses in the upper chambers of the heart (HEART ATRIA). In such case, blood cannot be effectively pumped into the lower chambers of the heart (HEART VENTRICLES). It is caused by abnormal impulse generation.

MeSH_id

D001281

prefLabel

fibrillation atrial

UMLS_id

C0004238

subClassOf

http://www.limics.fr/ontologies/ontoparonmed#SigneCardiaque

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