Atrial fibrillation symptoms

Overview
The most common symptom is palpitations. Often the patient describes an intermittent fluttering sensation in the chest.

Less common symptoms include:
 * Dizziness or lightheadedness
 * Syncope
 * Weakness
 * Shortness of breath
 * Chest pain
 * Exercise intolerance

The patient may be asymptomatic, and the diagnosis may only be picked up on a screening EKG.