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A member asked:
I can feel when afib starts and stops, i find deep breaths and coughing helps stop it when it's in flutter about to fibulate, any others ?
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Vagal manuveurs: Yes, there are other techniques that may stop the arrythmias. See the link. http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/tc/vagal-maneuvers-for-a-fast-heart-rate-topic-overview Also avoid stimulants like caffeine, chocolate, decongestants, stress and becoming over tired to limit episodes of fibrillation.
Answered 5/29/2015
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