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How Can Atrial Fibrillation Be Treated?

I recently had an incident of heart fibrillation where my heart rate spiked to over 300 bpm. My cardiophysiologist has recommend a steady dose of Amiodarone (100mgm per day). I am aware of the severe toxicity of this drug and, after 5 months on the drug, I see some of the side effects of the drug and would like to know if there are alternatives that are less toxic and will still provide protection against another incident such as this.
Fri, 2 Nov 2018
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Hello,

Yes, there are alternatives using other arrhythmic like Flecainide or Propafenone instead of Amiodarone. Also, you discuss regarding beta blockers or calcium channel blockers, which will provide rate control.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode,
Cardiologist
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How Can Atrial Fibrillation Be Treated?

Hello, Yes, there are alternatives using other arrhythmic like Flecainide or Propafenone instead of Amiodarone. Also, you discuss regarding beta blockers or calcium channel blockers, which will provide rate control. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode, Cardiologist