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Dr Nicholas Peters

How common is Atrial Fibrillation?

Prof Peters talks about how common AF is in the population and that often people may not even be aware that they have it.

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Dr Nicholas Peters

How common is Atrial Fibrillation?

Atrial Fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disturbance occurring in 1% of the population. It is more common the older we get.

Dr Nicholas Peters

Complications from Atrial Fibrillation

Prof Peters discusses the early and late complications/ problems you can get with Atrial Fibrillation (AF). These can range from palpitations to stroke and heart failure.

Dr Nicholas Peters

What is Atrial Fibrillation?

Professor Peters talks about this common topic. Atrial Fibrillation of AF is the most common heart rhythm disturbance.

Dr Nicholas Peters

What is Syncope/ Fainting?

Prof Peters talks about fainting being a normal protective mechanism but that sometimes it become excessive and troublesome.

Dr Nicholas Peters

What is electrophysiology or EP?

Prof Peters explains what Electrophysiology is. Essentially the study and treatment of fast and slow rhythm problems with the heart.