The result is a fast and irregular heart rhythm. The heart rate in atrial fibrillation may range from 100 to 175 beats a minute. The normal range for a heart rate is 60 to 100 beats a minute. Abnormalities or damage to the heart's structure are the most common cause of atrial fibrillation.
(Beyond the Basics).) Dialysis is typically needed when approximately 90 percent or more of kidney function is lost. Kidney function can be lost rapidly (acute renal failure or acute kidney injury) or over months or years (chronic kidney disease).
The time needed for your dialysis depends on: 1  how well your kidneys work. 2  how much fluid weight you gain between treatments. 3  how much waste you have in your body. 4  how big you are. 5  the type of artificial kidney used.o. Dialysis does some of the work of healthy kidneys, but it does not cure your kidney disease. You will need to have dialysis treatments for your whole life unless you are able to get a kidney transplant.