Afib- Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF) is a heart condition that is characterized by irregular heartbeats or an arrhythmia. Millions of Americans are estimated to be living with Afib. Severe forms of Afib can cause blood clots, strokes, heart failure and other heart-related complications. If chronic atrial fibrillation significantly interferes with your ability to work, you may qualify for disability benefits administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA), which has strict rules governing eligibility for benefits due to AFib. AFib occurs when the heart’s two upper chambers, called the atria, beat rapidly and become out of sync with the lower heart chambers, known as ventricles. This erratic heartbeat, or arrhythmia, can be an occasional occurrence or an ongoing, chronic condition that negatively affects blood flow. It can result in heart palpitations, weakness, shortness of breath, chest pain, or fainting, leading to heart failure or stroke. General treatment for AFib usually ...