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Causes of atrial fibrillation. The exact cause of atrial fibrillation is unknown, but it's more common with age and affects certain groups of people more than others. Atrial fibrillation is common in people with other heart conditions, such as: 1  high blood pressure (hypertension). 2  atherosclerosis.3  heart valve disease.4  congenital heart disease.auses of atrial fibrillation. The exact cause of atrial fibrillation is unknown, but it's more common with age and affects certain groups of people more than others. Atrial fibrillation is common in people with other heart conditions, such as: 1  high blood pressure (hypertension). 2  atherosclerosis.
There are a number of temporary (acute) that can cause atrial fibrillation (AFib). For the most part, when the temporary condition ceases or is treated, AFib usually is resolved. Many of the acute conditions listed can cause chemical imbalances that may lead to electrical imbalances in your heart, triggering AFib.