DO you ever feel short of breath or light-headed? It could be a symptom of atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that can often go undiagnosed. 4 Dr Zoe Williams answers your health queries A study of 10.5million US adults revealed that cases could be three times more common than previously thought.
In the UK, it is thought that 1.5million people have AF. But an estimated 270,000 people are undiagnosed and unaware, according to the British Heart Foundation.
AF is a form of abnormal heart rhythm and those with it may feel like their heart is racing or they have irregular heartbeats. READ MORE FROM DR ZOE ASK DR ZOE I am perimenopausal - will I experience the same symptoms I had in puberty? ASK DR ZOE Dr Zoe Williams helps reader get to the bottom of sister's dizzy turns You should see a GP if you notice any of the symptoms, or if you have chest pain that comes and goes. But always call 999 if that chest pain spreads to the arms, back, neck or jaw, feels tight or heavy, comes with shortness of breath, sweating or feeling sick, as this could indicate a heart attack.
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