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Atrial Fibrillation (cont.)

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Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

In 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.

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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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