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Dr only give me flecanaide to prevent a/f but never prescribed av nodal blocking agent is that a problem with that?

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Dr. James Chapman answered

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Possibly: If it is 100% effeective in preventing afib, you are ok. However, if you have any breakthrough afib, it will conduct at a faster rate without an av blocking agent.

Answered 11/18/2013

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A member asked:

Dr only give me flecanaide to prevent a/f but never prescribed av nodal blocking agent is that a problem with that?

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