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Hi, My Mum Has Been Having Irregular Heart Beats, Feeling

Posted on Sat, 5 Dec 2020

Question: Hi, my mum has been having irregular heart beats, feeling it it feels like beats are being missed out. I checked her ecg on my Apple Watch and it says AF

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (5 minutes later)

I just wanted to know do I need to take her to the hospital?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Atrial fibrillation, she needs to be examined at the hospital.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service.

I have read your query.

"AF" refers to the atrial fibrillation, it is a type of heart arrhythmia.

So, yes, it is necessary to get your mother to the hospital for a complete evaluation and treatment.

There may be problems with blood pressure, thrombosis, etc. as well.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad