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atrial fibrillation

1) Disorder of cardiac rhythm characterized by rapid, irregular atrial impulses and ineffective atrial contractions.

2) Very rapid uncoordinated contractions of the atria of the heart resulting in a lack of synchronism between heartbeat and pulse beat -- called also auricular fibrillation.

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