AFib
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of AFib
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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It is a device that reduces stroke risk for AFib patients by sealing the left atrial appendage, which is where stroke risk starts.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
So far, it is used in only 40% of AFib procedures, but we think it will reach 50%, on its way to 80% as more doctors are trained.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
Ahlsten: About 10 million patients in the U.S. have AFib, and eight million are at higher risk of a stroke.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
The trial involved 200 patients who were regular coffee drinkers and had persistent AFib or a related condition known as atrial flutter, along with a history of AFib.
From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025
But a new study from UC San Francisco and the University of Adelaide has found the opposite: participants who drank one cup of caffeinated coffee a day had a 39% lower risk of developing AFib.
From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025
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