Atrial fibrillation that happens in younger people (under 60 years old), without an obvious cause is called lone AFib. Lone AFib can be triggered by exercise, eating, sleeping, and alcohol. Sometimes it comes and goes on its own and may not need immediate treatment. Consult your doctor. Dia...
Luckily, AFib is treatable! “AFib is diagnosed with an electrocardiogram (EKG) tracing,” Gerri explains. From there, treatment options include medication or a brief electrical shock to reset the heart’s rhythm. If those don’t get the condition under control, ablation is another option. “A...
“A pacemaker is an adjunct therapy to help manage afib — it does not get rid of or treat afib,” says Wazni. What to Know About Antiarrhythmic Drugs Drugs were once considered the standard treatment for afib, but the conventional wisdom on when and how to use them to regulate heart rh...
Cardioversion:Cardioversion is used to correct abnormal heart rhythms, includingarrhythmiasandatrial fibrillation(also known as AFib). This may be done using a set of paddles to deliver an electrical shock to the heart or via medication. IV medications: Medications that are sometimes used in the ca...
Treatment: Surgery In some cases, surgery on your heart may be needed to treat your AFib. The Maze procedure is a type of surgery where small cuts are placed in the upper chamber of the heart (atria) to help the conduction of electricity to be regular. This procedure may also be done ...