Francis Ford Coppola’s treatment sheds light on heart condition affecting millions

Francis Ford Coppola’s treatment sheds light on heart condition affecting millions

Filmmaker, 86, is 'resting nicely' after scheduled cardiac procedure

Francis Ford Coppola, director of "The Godfather," was hospitalized in Italy last week for a non-emergency cardiac procedure. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

The filmmaker, 86, sought to update a "30-year-old AFib procedure," according to a post on his Instagram page. (Getty Images)

There are multiple treatment options for AFib, which is not always life-threatening. (iStock)

AFib may cause a fast, pounding heartbeat, shortness of breath or lightheadedness. (iStock)