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I have been in af about 1 year, also cad, 1 month ago i do heart cabg. after 1 month, may i do holter ( ecg 24 hours) to know my heart rhytme?

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Dr. James Chapman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes.: In some cases, at the time of a CABG, an additional procedure is done (Maze), which may correct the atrial fibrillation. A simple EKG will tell what your current rhythm is, but a longer recording, such as a Holter or event recorder may be better if the arrhythmia is intermittent.

Answered 2/8/2015

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