Question 1

can atrial fibrillation cause ed?

Accepted Answer

No: Afib cannot directly cause ed.  Medicines used to treat afib can impair erections and conditions associated with afib such as heart failure, coronary disease also can cause ed.

Question 2

can atrial fibrillation affect ed?

Accepted Answer

No, but the meds can: Atrial fib should not affect erectile dysfunction in any direct way. However, two classes of medications commonly used to control heart rate in atrial fib (beta blockers and calcium channel blockers) can cause ed, or more commonly worsen ED symptoms that already exist.

Question 3

what does atrial fibrillation means?

Accepted Answer

Irregular heart beat: Atrial fibrillation is a type of irregular heart beat that results in a fluttering (fibrillating) of the top portion of the heart.

Question 4

who is at risk for atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Htn: People with other cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension or CHF or have had an mi  that has damaged the heart itself are all at risk for atrial fibrillation.

Question 5

can atrial fibrillation resolve itself?

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Sometimes: Sometimes it comes and goes (paroxysmal), and sometimes it is a onetime thing because of. Stimulants like alcohol or caffeine. Most of the time in an older person it is permanent.

Question 6

how can someone stop atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Depends: New onset atrial fibrillation is often self limited, going away by itself.  But the cause dictates the subsequent course.  Thus treating things like high blood pressure, heart valve disease, heart failure, over active thyroid hormones, coronary disease, and avoiding alcohol may be important.  Some drugs are useful to maintain rate and rhythm.  If needed, electric shock (cardioversion) is effective.

Question 7

what is atrial fibrillation? is it serious?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Atrial fibrillation is a very common arrhythmia, often unclear in origin, but usually due to enlarged upper heart chambers (atria).  High blood pressure, heart valve problems, heart failure, hyperthyroidism, coronary disease, alcohol, or even spontaneous in normal people.  Some drop in energy may be noted, but one can live normally with it.  Blood thinners to minimize strokes important if persists.

Question 8

what medicine is good for atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Digoxin,coumadin (warfarin) or : To prevent stroke we need to use Coumadin (warfarin) or pradaxa, for rapid atrial fibrillation we can use digoxin, beta blockers and antoarrythmic drugs or calcium channel blockers.

Question 9

what is atrial fibrillation a risk factor for?

Accepted Answer

Atrial fibrillation can lead to::   Congestive heart failure, Ischemic bowel disease, Sleep apnea, Transient ischemic attack, Stroke, Heart failure.

Question 10

can atrial fibrillation be triggered by flying?

Accepted Answer

AF and flying: It is unlikely in commercial airlines that flying can trigger af. Oxygen levels are kept at < 8000 feet as if on the ground. It can happen if there is additional significant lung disease thereby reducing o2 levels in the blood. Majority of patients with af due not have an obvious consistent trigger for their episodes.

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