AFib
Abbreviation EKG and Cardiovascular Testing
Atrial fibrillation: a fast, irregular rhythm of the upper heart chambers.
Related terms
- atrial fibrillationA fast, irregular rhythm in which the atria quiver instead of contracting; it raises stroke risk.
- ACLSAdvanced cardiac life support: advanced emergency care for cardiac arrest and related emergencies.
- AEDAutomated external defibrillator: a device that analyzes the rhythm and delivers a shock if needed.
- CPRCardiopulmonary resuscitation: chest compressions and rescue breaths for cardiac arrest.
- ECG, EKGElectrocardiogram: a recording of the heart's electrical activity.
- PACPremature atrial contraction: an early beat starting in the atria.
- PVCPremature ventricular contraction: an early beat starting in the ventricles.
- SVTSupraventricular tachycardia: a fast rhythm starting above the ventricles.
Study EKG and Cardiovascular Testing