Patient's question:
Recently, a friend has been feeling palpitations and chest pain. She has taken some medication, but the effect has not been very good. It seems that her condition is not premature beats. So, what is the difference between atrial fibrillation and premature beats?Doctor's answer:
Atrial fibrillation and premature beats are both heart-related conditions. Premature beats typically involve an early and repeated occurrence of a heartbeat, happening repeatedly during normal heartbeats. Atrial fibrillation, on the other hand, refers to irregular heartbeats, characterized by varying speeds and unequal intensity of heart sounds. Atrial fibrillation is often associated with organic diseases, such as hyperthyroidism and coronary heart disease. The heart is generally the vital organ responsible for regulating blood flow in the body. It is important to take good care of the heart, avoid staying up late, and cherish it.