Can Cause Stroke to Heart Failure, These Are the Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation to Be Aware of

RSPI doctors explain the symptoms of atrial fibrillation. (Yesica/VOI)

JAKARTA - Atrial fibrillation or cardiac arrhythmia is one of the health problems that must be given serious attention. This condition is often not realized because the symptoms are considered trivial, although it can cause stroke to heart failure.

Thus, the Specialist in Cardiology and Vascular Diseases, Subspecialist in Arrhythmia, Pondok Indah Hospital, Jakarta, Dr. Dony Yugo Hermanto, Sp.J.P Subsp.Ar (K), FIHA, said it was important for everyone to recognize the symptoms of atrial fibrillation.

Doctor Dony said that there are at least four symptoms of atrial fibrillation. Starting from a pounding heart, discomfort in the chest, being tired quickly, to shortness of breath.

The symptoms of palpitations are irregular heartbeats. The palpitations can occur suddenly without any trigger, and usually last a long time.

"It's exciting when it's uncertain," said Dr. Dony, when meeting the media in the Pondok Indah area, South Jakarta, written Friday, May 15, 2026.

"Usually the rhythm is regular, this is irregular. This must be watched out for. There are patients who feel when they feel the pulse, like there is a rhythm that skips or doesn't feel. Otherwise, it feels like a roller coaster, and this lasts a long time," he added.

One of the conditions that can indicate the occurrence of atrial fibrillation is when exercising. In people with normal body conditions, when exercising the heart rate will increase, but after cooling the heart rate will return to normal.

However, in patients with atrial fibrillation, the heart rate after exercise may remain high. Therefore, this condition must be watched and treated to prevent serious complications.

Early detection is an important step to prevent serious complications. Simple examinations such as routinely checking pulse and blood pressure can help find the early signs of atrial fibrillation and get the right treatment.