A-fib

noun

ˈā-ˈfib How to pronounce A-fib (audio)
variants or less commonly AFib or Afib
: atrial fibrillation

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Been hospitalized 3 times since June with A-fib. Scary. — Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 Related article Diet drinks may boost risk of dangerous heart condition by 20%, study says The rate of atrial fibrillation in the US is growing — estimates suggest up to 16 million people will have A-fib by 2050. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024

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1988, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of A-fib was in 1988

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A-fib

noun
ˈā-ˈfib How to pronounce A-fib (audio)
variants also AFib or Afib
: atrial fibrillation
A-fib occurs when the top chambers of the heart, responsible for bringing blood back from the rest of the body, start to flutter.— Forbes
Individuals who walked two to three miles per hour … had a 32 percent lower risk of developing AFib, whereas those who walked more than three miles per hour (moderate pace) lowered their risk by 41 percent.— Food & Fitness Advisor
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