Fibrillation

What is Fibrillation?

Fibrillation means an excess rate of beating of the heart. Can affect either chambers of the heart- atrial and ventricular. Detected on measuring pulse and confirmed on ecg, it can be fatal. Needs urgent hospitalization.

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I had a cardiac ablation on August 11 for paroxymal afib. In a follow up visit yesterday, my cardiologist said the results of my two-day heart...

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Atrial fibrillation may recur in 10-20% of cases.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Clark!

Unfortunately for you in about 10-20% of cases atrial...

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does a-fib and siezures have anything to do with each other?

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Atrial fibrillation may be causing seizures.

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Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
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for exhaustion and breathlessness additionally taking sotalol 1/2 tablet night and morning 80mg
would you recommend...

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Only if atrial fibrillation is present...

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Hi there,

Digoxin (lanoxin) can be used if you have problems with atrial...

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