Question 1

how to control  afib?

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Regular rhythm ,: It depends if your afib is of recent onset or if it is chronic.Recent afib can be converted to regular rhythm with medications or an electric shock after ruling out that there is no clot in your upper chamber of your heart by doing a special Echocardiogram called Transesophageal Echo.Chronic afib reqires control of heart rate with the help of medications &amp; long term blood thinning medications .

Question 2

can afib be temporary?

Accepted Answer

: Episodes of atrial fibrillation can be intermittent, and am aware of isolated infrequent events in some patients.  Most folks do require a cardiology evaluation at the time of the first event and close followup.  Repetitive events will likely require therapeutic interventions.

Question 3

is afib the same as a pac?

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No: Atrial fib is a persistant rapid beats in the atria.  Atrial beat is about 300  beats per min. Pac is a single isolated beat that originates in the atrium.

Question 4

how do you treat cabal afib?

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Medications and such: It depends on if it is chronic or just intermittent. If it is rare, they may just watch it. If it is fast or long lasting, then there are medications that help regulate the heart. It is also good to avoid tobacco, caffeine, and stimulants.

Question 5

how do know you are in afib

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A fib: You can check your pulse. If it is irregularly irregularly (no mistake)  then there is a good chance you have a fib.   Normal pulse is  ..........,  a fib  .   ..    ..... . .. .   . .  ... . .  . . . (and rapid) . The better way is to get a home EKG monitor system which just uses your fingers.  Go to the ED  4 chest pain, shortness of breath,  new lower leg swelling, lightheadedness. See your MD.

Question 6

how fo you best control afib?

Accepted Answer

Afib: Typically with drugs called beta blockers.  As we age they can sometimes be too strong and slow the heart down too much necessitating a. Pacemaker.

Question 7

what is the true cause of afib?

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Numerous: There are a number of things that can lead to the electrical short in the upper chambers of your heart that leads to a. Fib. Too many to list here, but this is a nice link summing it up:  http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/atrial-fibrillation/ds00291/dsection=causes.

Question 8

how long can one be in uncontrolled afib?

Accepted Answer

Afib: It probably is possible to be in uncontrolled afib perhaps for years. The modern treatments we hope improve quality and quantity of life.

Question 9

47 on propaphenpne tid afib.what is better?

Accepted Answer

Relativity: There are no perfect treatments for af. The most effective, amiodarone, unfortunately has the most serious long term toxicity. The problem with all other meds (except simple beta blockers and calcium blockers) is that they can cause other, more life threatening arrhythmias. The most important risk factor is the presence of cad. Other than that, trial and error is the best bet (with exceptions).

Question 10

what is the most effective way to cure afib?

Accepted Answer

Interventional cards: There are several interventional cardiology procedures which can "cure" afib and may be considered for certain individuals, but medications to treat afib or control the rate are a very reasonable option for most people.

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