Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Survey

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a disorder of the heart found in about 2 million Americans. AF causes the heart's two small upper chambers (the atria) to quiver instead of beating normally. As a result, blood is not pumped completely out of the heart so may pool and clot. If a piece of a blood clot in the atria leaves the heart and becomes lodged in an artery of the brain, a stroke results.

Take our online quiz and learn more about atrial fibrillation and its risks.

Introduction

Welcome to the online version of the Atrial Fibrillation Awareness survey. Answer the following questions to learn more about atrial fibrillation!

Questions

Which of the following BEST describes what atrial fibrillation is?

A type of irregular heartbeat
A type of heart attack
A type of cancer
A type of arthritis
Don't know/none of these

Which ONE of the following do you believe atrial fibrillation is a risk factor for?

Heart attack
Stroke
Cancer
Diabetes
Don't know

As you may know, atrial fibrillation is a type of irregular heartbeat, and a major risk factor for strokes. To the best of your knowledge, can strokes due to atrial fibrillation be prevented?

Yes, frequently
Yes, but very rarely
No, never
Don't know

To the best of your knowledge, of the following, what is the MOST effective treatment for preventing strokes related to atrial fibrillation?

Open-heart surgery
Lowering your cholesterol
Anticoagulants, often called blood-thinners
Don't know/none of these

What age group is at GREATEST risk for atrial fibrillation?

Under 25
Between 25 and 45
Between 45 and 65
Over 65
Don't know

How old are you?

20-39
40-60
61 and over
Decline to answer

What is your gender?

Male
Female
Decline to answer