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Irregularly irregular pulse and palpitations
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-05-06. It presents "Irregularly irregular pulse and palpitations" as a Medium Cardiology puzzle. The final answer is Atrial Fibrillation.
Answer
Atrial Fibrillation
Source
Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
Information summarized from MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus does not endorse Doctordle.
Six clues
Clue 1
A 70-year-old feels a fluttering sensation in the chest.
Clue 2
The pulse is fast and irregularly irregular.
Clue 3
An ECG shows no consistent P waves before each beat.
Clue 4
The rhythm increases the risk of blood clots and stroke.
Clue 5
Symptoms can include palpitations, fatigue, or shortness of breath.
Clue 6
The answer is commonly abbreviated AFib.
Plain-language explanation
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm that can cause palpitations and raise the risk of stroke. The ECG clue is simplified for educational puzzle use.
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