AFib causes irregular, often rapid heart rhythm. You may feel fatigue, dizziness, weakness, sweating, and chest pain. The good news is that there are simple ways to make an AFib attack less likely.
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Symptoms can vary widely from person to person. “With afib, we are all an ‘experiment of one.’ It is rare to find another afib patient who has the exact same combination of triggers and symptoms as you do,” says Mellanie.
Some people with AFib need electrical cardioversion to "reset" their heart's rhythm. While you're under mild anesthesia, a doctor uses patches or paddles to gently shock your heart. Your doctor might want to do an ultrasound first to check for clots in your heart. If you have one, you ...
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Getting the rate below 100 beats per minute can help you feel stronger. To do that, doctors often prescribe either beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers, depending on your health.Reset an Irregular Heart Rhythm Some people with AFib need electrical cardioversion to "reset" their heart's ...
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