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What is the most recommended treatment for atrial fibrillation?
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Anticoag + rate cont: Anticoagulation and rate control with PO meds.
Answered 10/23/2017
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Atrial fibrillation: Rate control or rhythm control or ablation with stroke preventative anti-coagulants are the treatments that now exist with treatment individualized based on the clinical situation of each patient.
Answered 5/15/2014
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Afib: medications first to slow down the rate and also blood thinners to prevent stroke which could be Aspirin only depending on your stroke risk.
Answered 6/24/2014
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