The Beat Goes On:
Living with Atrial Fibrillation

CHAPTERS

Signs and Symptoms

Learn what symptoms to look out for and what to do if you have them.

Know the signs and act fast

Every second counts for blood clots in your heart, lungs, brain, or legs. Knowing the signs and catching symptoms early can help prevent serious problems, and maybe even save your life!

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Every second counts

Call your healthcare professional if you have these symptoms of:

Blood clot in your leg

Deep Vein Thrombosis, DVT
  • Redness, swelling, or warmth in the leg
  • Pain or soreness, especially in lower leg or calf

Tip: Blood clots often form in one leg, not both. You may feel pain even when sitting still.

Call 911 right away if you have these symptoms of:

Blood clot in your lung

Pulmonary Embolism, PE
  • Fainting
  • Fast or irregular heartbeat
  • Chest pain that worsens with deep breaths
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Coughing up blood

Blood clot in your heart

Heart Attack
  • Fainting
  • Fast or irregular heartbeat
  • Chest pain that worsens with deep breaths
  • Shortness of Breath

Blood clot in your brain

Stroke
  • Sudden weakness or numbness in your face, arm, or leg
  • Trouble speaking or understanding
  • Dizziness or Loss of Balance
  • Blurry or lost vision

You are not alone!

Blood clots can happen to anyone of all ages, genders, and backgrounds.

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