How to Use fibrillation in a Sentence

fibrillation

noun
  • The risk of stroke is about five times greater in people with atrial fibrillation.
    — John Fauber and Coulter Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2021
  • Some people are in atrial fibrillation all the time, while others go in and out of it.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 23 Feb. 2022
  • What about people whose atrial fibrillation was picked up by their smartwatch, though?
    — Christie Aschwanden, Wired, 10 Jan. 2020
  • There are tons of sensors to track everything from atrial fibrillation and heart rate to your sleep.
    — WIRED, 17 June 2023
  • Higher doses of fish oil may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
  • Despite being in the middle of an episode of atrial fibrillation, the man was alert and cracking jokes.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 14 May 2024
  • Common factors that can lead to stroke, such as carotid artery disease and atrial fibrillation, did not apply in this case.
    — Donna Vickroy, Daily Southtown, 22 June 2018
  • Fetterman has said the stroke was caused by a heart condition called atrial fibrillation.
    — Washington Post, 22 May 2022
  • Further Reading What is atrial fibrillation, and why is your watch telling you about it?
    — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 10 Sep. 2019
  • Atrial fibrillation can cause blood to pool in a chamber of the heart, increasing the risk of clot formation.
    — Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
  • Atrial fibrillation is a common problem in which the natural rhythm of the heart is disturbed.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 27 Dec. 2021
  • This kind of stroke is usually seen in patients with an abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation.
    — Lisa Sanders, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2020
  • Atrial fibrillation is a disturbance of the normal heart rhythm.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 17 June 2021
  • The overall goal of treatment of atrial fibrillation is to remove symptoms and reduce stroke risk.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 19 June 2023
  • The flu patients were more likely to have a heart attack or develop atrial fibrillation.
    — Evan MacDonald, cleveland, 18 Dec. 2020
  • Side effects may include atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heart rhythm) and low heart rate.
    — Heidi Cope, Health, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The drug treats blood clots in the legs and lungs and reduces the risk of stroke in people with an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation.
    — Tom Murphy, Amanda Seitz and Chris Megerian, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Alcohol is also linked to an abnormal heart rhythm, known as atrial fibrillation, which raises the risk of blood clots and stroke.
    — Dana G. Smith, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2023
  • The irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation, can lead to dangerous blood clots that can cause stroke and heart failure.
    — Julie Wernau, WSJ, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Atrial fibrillation is also the leading cause of stroke in the United States.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
  • The pacemaker will help to protect his heart and treat the atrial fibrillation that led to his stroke, his campaign said Tuesday.
    — Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY, 17 May 2022
  • He is scheduled for heart surgery in December, related to his atrial fibrillation, but doesn’t think that will slow him down.
    — Kay Lazar, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Nov. 2022
  • The image of your heart’s rate and rhythm can reveal arrhythmias (like atrial fibrillation), prior heart attacks, and more.
    — Christopher Kelly M.d., Men's Health, 24 Mar. 2023
  • The stroke was a result of atrial fibrillation, which he was diagnosed with in 2017.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Untreated atrial fibrillation can lead to heart failure after a long period of time.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Key Takeaways Sugary drinks were tied to a higher risk of stroke, heart failure, aneurysms, and atrial fibrillation in a new study.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Atrial fibrillation, an abnormal, irregular heart rhythm, can cause clots to form in the heart, increasing the risk of stroke five-fold.
    — Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 3 May 2023
  • Even brief episodes of binge-drinking can precipitate atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart rate increases and beats out of rhythm.
    — Jonathan Reiner, CNN, 22 Jan. 2022
  • On the other hand, atrial fibrillation, a problem with the speed or rhythm of your heart rate, has been observed to be more prevalent among taller individuals.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 6 Sep. 2017
  • My heart has an irregular rhythm, a condition known as atrial fibrillation that requires me to take the blood thinner Eliquis.
    — Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026

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