Atrial fibrillation
Nine questions people ask, put to Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode and ChatGPT in November 2026.
Led with the right place
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AI Mode
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ChatGPT
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ChatGPTHistory starts when there is a second month to compare. November 2026 is the first.
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts rightNovember 2026
AI Overviews
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AI Mode
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ChatGPT
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History starts when there is a second month to compare. November 2026 is the first.
Cited NHS or accredited sources
12 of 22 answers with sources
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AI Overviews
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AI Mode
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ChatGPT
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The questions
Question
The NHS says
AI Overviews
AI Mode
ChatGPT
fast irregular heartbeat and struggling to catch my breath
Call 999
Google AI Overviews
Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999
The NHS says call 999
●Not up front on AI Mode
Google AI Mode
Right place, not up front
The NHS says call 999
The NHS says call 999
ChatGPT (logged out)
Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999
The NHS says call 999
irregular heartbeat and weakness down one side of my face and arm, what does it mean
Call 999
Google AI Overviews
Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999
The NHS says call 999
Google AI Mode
Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999
The NHS says call 999
ChatGPT (logged out)
Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999
The NHS says call 999
my heart is racing and irregular right now and I've got chest pain, what should I do
Call 999
Google AI Overviews
Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999
The NHS says call 999
Google AI Mode
Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999
The NHS says call 999
ChatGPT (logged out)
Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999
The NHS says call 999
Do I need to tell the DVLA if I have atrial fibrillation?
Maybe tell DVLA
Google AI Overviews
Matches the NHS
The NHS says may need to tell DVLA
The NHS says may need to tell DVLA
Google AI Mode
Matches the NHS
The NHS says may need to tell DVLA
The NHS says may need to tell DVLA
ChatGPT (logged out)
Matches the NHS
The NHS says may need to tell DVLA
The NHS says may need to tell DVLA
Can salbutamol inhaler cause atrial fibrillation?
Salbutamol, yes
Google AI Overviews
Matches the NHS
The NHS says salbutamol may raise atrial fibrillation risk
The NHS says salbutamol may raise atrial fibrillation risk
Google AI Mode
Matches the NHS
The NHS says salbutamol may raise atrial fibrillation risk
The NHS says salbutamol may raise atrial fibrillation risk
ChatGPT (logged out)
Matches the NHS
The NHS says salbutamol may raise atrial fibrillation risk
The NHS says salbutamol may raise atrial fibrillation risk
Is there a cure for AF or just treatment?
No cure
Google AI Overviews
Matches the NHS
The NHS says no cure, treatment manages symptoms
The NHS says no cure, treatment manages symptoms
Google AI Mode
Matches the NHS
The NHS says no cure, treatment manages symptoms
The NHS says no cure, treatment manages symptoms
ChatGPT (logged out)
Matches the NHS
The NHS says no cure, treatment manages symptoms
The NHS says no cure, treatment manages symptoms
Matches the NHS
Not up frontDiffers from the NHS
Where the answers came from
Where the answers came from
Where the answers came from
Where the answers came from
NHS website3
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)2 electronic Medicines Compendium (emc)1 British Heart Foundation1
European Society of Cardiology1
GOV.UK1 
