Question 1

are beta blockers and calcium channel blockers equally effective for atrial fibrillation rate control or is one class of drug better then the other?

Accepted Answer

: This all depends on the type and cause of a Fib.  If due to low body/blood K you need to find out why.  Most common cause would be primary aldosteronism if you have high blood pressure.  Go to main.hyperaldosteronism@groups.io to learn more. Go to Drugs.com and look up both and any other meds your are checking to see if they may interact with others that you are taking. Discuss with your team,.

Question 2

can ace inhibitors or arbs given to control bp if s.cr is1.56 in patient with atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

ACE-ARB, CRF A-FI: ACE and ARB in chronic renal failure can be administered together. However will have no therapeutic effect on chronic atrial fibrillation.
For arterial hypertension with chronic renal failure you will require to switch one of the current HPT med to a beta blocker. Such as Sotalol 80 mg twice a day (minimal dose), and have BP controlled twice a day, adjust as  .
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Question 3

does atrial fibrillation cause fainting?

Accepted Answer

Agin: Atral fibrillation can cause fainting in some circumstances but usually doesn't. If you have both you should see your doc for an evaluation.

Question 4

how can food affect atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Food can affect meds: Afib is a rythm that can be very fast and can cause a stroke from blod clots going to the brain. Many patients are on Coumadin (warfarin) a blood thinner that works through vitamin k. So if the patient eats green leafy veges and other foods high in vitamin k , it can reverse the Coumadin (warfarin) and make pt suseptable to stroke. Foods and items high in caffiene like coffee chocolate etc can stimulate the heart rate.

Question 5

can young adults get atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I have seen af in 20 year olds.  Most likely genetic when it afflicts young people.

Question 6

what are the common symptoms of atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes none: Highly variable: some people are entirely unaware. Others feel their heart beating irregularly or "fluttering" & may notice rapid heart rate.  Commonly people notice fatigue and their exercise capacity is mildly reduced. Sedentary people usually don't notice any change.  Younger people & folks with their 1st bout tend to be more aware. Frequent bouts and older people are less likely to notice.

Question 7

is it possible to get atrial fibrillation at age 17?

Accepted Answer

Yes : It is possible however rare.

Question 8

how to know what is atrial fibrillation and is it serious?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor : Af is the commonest heart rhythm disturbance in humans. In af, the top chambers (atria) twitter and twitch instead of pumping normally. Af can be serious for some patients, but not for all. Please see your doctor, preferably a cardiologist, ideally an electrophysiologist, and they'll help you sort it out.

Question 9

is atrial fibrillation a serious condition? my friend is 45 and has it.

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Atrial fibrillation may be a consequence of structural abnormalities of the heart, which can indeed be serious.  However, if the rhythm disturbance is the only abnormality then it can usually be controlled sufficiently that the patient can be free of symptoms.  In older patients with af there is significant risk of stroke, but this too can be mitigated by treatment to reduce blood clots.

Question 10

can stress cause atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it is possible, especially if the heart is damaged , or enlarged.

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