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What are some alternatives to amiodarone for a-fib?
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Options: Many treatment options are available, including: medications (beta blockers, digoxin, calcium channel blockers, sodium channel blockers), electrical cardioversion, a-v node ablation & pacemaker placement, radio frequency catheter ablation, surgical maze procedure...Also, it's common to be on a blood thinner to reduce the risk of stroke. Your doctor will help decide the best choice for you.
Answered 8/11/2018
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After a heart attack one episode of AF causing stroke. Been on Amiodarone (200-100MG) for 6 months since then, no AF. What are the alternatives?
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