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Suggest Treatment For Atrial Fibrillation
Question: what treatment do you recommend for atril fibilation/
Brief Answer:
Rate and rhythm control + anticoagulation.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Treatment of atrial fibrillation consists of two components:
a) rate and rhythm control using agents like digoxin. Electrical cardioversion may also be used.
b) anticoagulation (for prevention of development of blood clots) using agents like warfarin.
The following link would be useful for you:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/atrial-fibrillation/diagnosis-treatment/treatment/txc-0000
You need to be clinically evaluated. Based on the findings your doctor can make the right plans for you.
Regards
Rate and rhythm control + anticoagulation.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Treatment of atrial fibrillation consists of two components:
a) rate and rhythm control using agents like digoxin. Electrical cardioversion may also be used.
b) anticoagulation (for prevention of development of blood clots) using agents like warfarin.
The following link would be useful for you:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/atrial-fibrillation/diagnosis-treatment/treatment/txc-0000
You need to be clinically evaluated. Based on the findings your doctor can make the right plans for you.
Regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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