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Atrial fibrillation

A fast, pounding heartbeat could be due to AFib, a type of heart rhythm problem. Know the warning signs and when treatment is needed.
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Atrial flutter

Learn more about this condition in which the heart's upper chambers beat too quickly, causing a rapid, but usually regular, heart rhythm.
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Atrial septal defect (ASD)

This heart problem that is present at birth causes a hole between the heart's upper chambers. It can be treated.
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Atrial tachycardia

This type of fast heartbeat may occur after heart surgery or during pregnancy. But infections may trigger it too. Learn how it's diagnosed and treated.
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Atrioventricular canal defect

This congenital heart defect involves a hole in the heart. It affects blood flow through the heart valves. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.
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Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT)

This most common type of supraventricular tachycardia, a type of irregular heartbeat, tends to occur in young women. Know the symptoms and treatment.
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children

This condition affects children and may continue into adulthood. It can include having a hard time paying attention, being hyperactive and being impulsive.
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Atypical genitalia

In this rare condition, a baby's genitals are not clearly male or female. Genitals may not be fully developed or the baby may have features of more than one sex.
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Atypical hyperplasia of the breast

Learn how a diagnosis of atypical lobular hyperplasia or atypical ductal hyperplasia affects your risk of breast cancer and what you can do.
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Auditory processing disorder (APD)

This type of hearing loss involves the brain. Learn about ways that can help people with the condition hear better.
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Autism spectrum disorder

This condition related to brain development causes problems in getting along with others socially and communicating. Symptoms and severity can vary widely.
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Autoimmune encephalitis

Learn how the immune system mistakenly attacks brain cells to cause swelling in the brain related to this group of conditions.

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