Atrial Fibrillation (cont.)
Medical Author:
Noel G Boyle, MB, BCh, MD, PhD
Coauthor:
Paul Fleming, MD
Coauthor:
Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C
Medical Editor:
Alan D Forker, MD
Medical Editor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Anthony Anker, MD, FAAEM
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Atrial Fibrillation TreatmentIn making the diagnosis, your health care provider will consider the severity of symptoms and whether they are new or have been going on for some time. You may be referred to a specialist in heart disorders (cardiologist) during this evaluation. Choice of treatment for atrial fibrillation depends on the type you have, the severity of your symptoms, the underlying cause, and your overall health. Viewer Comments & ReviewsAtrial Fibrillation - Effective TreatmentsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What kinds of treatments have been effective for your atrial fibrillation? Atrial Fibrillation - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What are your atrial fibrillation symptoms? |
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a supraventricular tachyarrhythmia characterized by disorganized atrial electrical activity and progressive deterioration of atrial electromechanical function.
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