Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation
Definition
A disorder characterized by an electrocardiographic finding of a supraventricular arrhythmia characterized by the replacement of consistent P waves by rapid oscillations or fibrillatory waves that vary in size, shape and timing and are accompanied by an irregular ventricular response. (CDISC)
Also known as AF, AFib, atrial fibrillation, atrial fibrillation (disease) — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 0060224 per MONDO
- ICD9 427.31 per MONDO
- MESH D001281 per MONDO
- NCIT C50466 per MONDO
- SCTID 49436004 per MONDO
- UMLS C0004238 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |