Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Myths and Facts
By Michele Chan Santos
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, happens when your normal heartbeat or rhythm is thrown off. Yes, it can be dangerous. Your heart may not be able to pump enough blood.
On the other hand, millions of people with long-lasting AFib live quite well, says Gordon F. Tomaselli, MD, chief of the division of cardiology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. "It's very possible to live a normal life for many years."
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/features/afib-myths-facts#1
