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How does someone prevent atrial fibrillation?
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Avoid stimulants: Avoid alcohol, caffeine, decongestants, valvular heart disease, obesity , hyperthyroidism, chf, hypertension, and old age.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Atrial fib: May not be able to prevent this arrhythmia. But some people can get episodes after drinking alcohol.
Answered 5/9/2014
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