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A-fib (atrial fibrillation)
Acute atrial fibrillation

Acute atrial fibrillation

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Is a type of:

A-fib (atrial fibrillation)

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Chest

Symptoms

Dizziness
Heart palpitations
Low blood pressure
Irregular heartbeat

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Acute atrial fibrillation
Heparin
3.7
10 reviews
Flecainide
3.1
12 reviews
Digoxin
2.8
10 reviews
Amiodarone
2.8
9 reviews
Disopyramide
1.8
5 reviews
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Acute atrial fibrillation

Surgery

Cardioversion
4.3
12 reviews
Cardiac ablation
4
6 reviews

Other treatments

Watchful waiting

Tests

Thyroid blood tests
Cardiac enzymes
Basic metabolic panel
Electrocardiogram

Related questions

A 39-year old asked:

Dear doctor, i'm suffering from irregular heartbeat, could it be from acute atrial fibrillation?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old female asked:

I get acute attacks of atrial fibrillation that lasts generally about 30 mins, when is this cause for concern?

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

What to do if I have a history of atrial fibrillation but this did not show up on the holter monitor. Any suggestions on an actual cause?

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A 23-year old asked:

Can atrial fibrillation cause ed?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can atrial fibrillation affect ed?

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A 20-year old asked:

What does atrial fibrillation means?

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A 25-year old asked:

Who is at risk for atrial fibrillation?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can atrial fibrillation resolve itself?

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A 35-year old asked:

How can someone stop atrial fibrillation?

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A 44-year old asked:

What is atrial fibrillation? Is it serious?

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A 37-year old asked:

What medicine is good for atrial fibrillation?

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A 32-year old male asked:

What is Atrial fibrillation a risk factor for?

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A 29-year old asked:

Can atrial fibrillation be triggered by flying?

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A 40-year old asked:

Which medicines are good for atrial fibrillation?

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A 34-year old asked:

Has anyone successfully cured atrial fibrillation?

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A 47-year old asked:

I'm 21 and have atrial fibrillation, what can I do?

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A 26-year old male asked:

What 3-5 drugs are commonly given for atrial fibrillation?

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A 41-year old asked:

What are the inclusive characteristics of atrial fibrillation?

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A 29-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: atrial fibrillation?

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A 41-year old asked:

Can stress cause atrial fibrillation?

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A 38-year old asked:

Will stress cause atrial fibrillation?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can magnesium help atrial fibrillation?

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A 33-year old asked:

Can atrial fibrillation be psychosomatic?

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A 34-year old asked:

What are the risks of atrial fibrillation?

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A female asked:

Causes of non valvular atrial fibrillation?

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A 36-year old asked:

Why does atrial fibrillation cause strokes?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

Will hypovolemia cause atrial fibrillation?

2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 56-year old female asked:

How can alcohol cause atrial fibrillation ?

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A 25-year old asked:

Can atrial fibrillation be life threatening?

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A 33-year old asked:

How can tyramine cause atrial fibrillation?

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