AFib is the most common type of irregular heartbeat that often causes the heart to beat too quickly. One of the biggest concerns with AFib is the increased risk of stroke.
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart palpitations
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Light-headedness
Symptoms can be representative of many conditions.
Only a healthcare provider can determine whether these symptoms indicate AFib or another condition.
& PULMONARY EMBOLISM (PE)
DVT is a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the leg, thigh, or pelvis and can also occur in the arm. A PE is a blood clot in the lungs and is the most serious condition that can be caused by DVT. This happens when a DVT clot, or part of it, breaks off and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs, reducing or cutting off blood supply. This can be deadly.
- Pain
- Swelling
- Tenderness
- Redness of the skin
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Faster than normal or irregular heartbeat
- Coughing up blood
- Low blood pressure,
light-headedness, or fainting
Symptoms can be representative of many conditions.
Only a healthcare provider can determine whether these symptoms
indicate DVT/PE or another condition.
AFib is the most common type of irregular heartbeat that often causes the heart to beat too quickly. One of the biggest concerns with AFib is the increased risk of stroke.
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart palpitations
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Light-headedness
Symptoms can be representative of many conditions.
Only a healthcare provider can determine
whether these symptoms indicate
AFib or another condition.
& PULMONARY EMBOLISM (PE)
DVT is a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the leg, thigh, or pelvis and can also occur in the arm. A PE is a blood clot in the lungs and is the most serious condition that can be caused by DVT. This happens when a DVT clot, or part of it, breaks off and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs, reducing or cutting off blood supply. This can be deadly.
- Pain
- Swelling
- Tenderness
- Redness of the skin
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest pain or
discomfort - Faster than normal or
irregular heartbeat - Coughing up blood
- Low blood pressure,
light-headedness,
or fainting
Symptoms can be representative of many conditions.
Only a healthcare provider can determine whether these symptoms indicate DVT/PE or another condition.
Contact your doctor if
you’re experiencing one or
more of these symptoms
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