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[–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

Why is heart rhythm abbreviated to AF and not HR or something?

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    HR is "Heart Rate" and AF is "Atrial Fibrillation". "Heart Rate" is just how many times the heart beats in a minute. "Atrial Fibrillation" is an abnormal rhythm of the heart beat and the rate at which the heart beats in AFib can be normal or fast.

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