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Suggest Remedy To Treat Atrial Fibrillation
I had one episode of atrial fibrillation 3 weeks ago. I was put on atenolol.
Blood test, chest X-ray, echo and MRI were all normal. The cardiologist said they could not find any hear disease, and they don't know the cause of my arrhythmia. I do not smoke and I do not drink. I am a female 49.
Shall I take aspirin please?
Blood test, chest X-ray, echo and MRI were all normal. The cardiologist said they could not find any hear disease, and they don't know the cause of my arrhythmia. I do not smoke and I do not drink. I am a female 49.
Shall I take aspirin please?
Wed, 17 May 2017
Hello ,
Many a times we may not have a cause for atrail fibrillation . Apart from the list mentioned rule out hyperfunctioning of thyroid , hypertension and sleep apnea as they are reversible causes of atrial fibrillation.
Aspirin is no longer enough to prevent clot formation . Can calculate your risk as per CHADS VaS score and decide on anti coagulation .
Regards Dr.Mody
Many a times we may not have a cause for atrail fibrillation . Apart from the list mentioned rule out hyperfunctioning of thyroid , hypertension and sleep apnea as they are reversible causes of atrial fibrillation.
Aspirin is no longer enough to prevent clot formation . Can calculate your risk as per CHADS VaS score and decide on anti coagulation .
Regards Dr.Mody
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