Atrial fibrillation (AF or A-fib) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm), and involves the two upper chambers (atrium (anatomy)) of the heart. Its name comes from the fibrillating (i.e., quivering) of the heart muscles of the atria, instead of a coordinated ...
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Amiodarone
An average number of patient posts reported that Amiodarone helped them when used for A Fib
Sotalol
More patient posts reported that Sotalol helped them when used for A Fib (74% higher than average of other A Fib treatments)
Toprol
More patient posts reported that Toprol helped them when used for A Fib (66% higher than average of other A Fib treatments)
Digoxin
Fewer patient posts reported that Digoxin helped them when used for A Fib (14% lower than average of other A Fib treatments)
Metoprolol
An average number of patient posts reported that Metoprolol helped them when used for A Fib
Atenolol
An average number of patient posts reported that Atenolol helped them when used for A Fib
Multaq
More patient posts reported that Multaq helped them when used for A Fib (139% higher than average of other A Fib treatments)
Cardizem
Fewer patient posts reported that Cardizem helped them when used for A Fib (9% lower than average of other A Fib treatments)
Flecainide
More patient posts reported that Flecainide helped them when used for A Fib (92% higher than average of other A Fib treatments)
Tikosyn
More patient posts reported that Tikosyn helped them when used for A Fib (150% higher than average of other A Fib treatments)
Hey Sharon, I was on digoxin for my afib. It worked pretty well for me. Though I am only 41 so I decided to do the ablation, which is working wonderfully at this point!!! Thank...
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...each procedure.
My PCP is talking about putting me Amiodarone for the Afib (and a pacer since my pulse has dropped so low on the beta blockers). Any problem with Amiodarone?...
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...in for my 3rd atrial ablation to help control my Afib but they wont be changing out my AICD to ...really going on when in Afib. That is a great thing ...was getting to feel less tired and bac...
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I had A-Fib for 2 years. Usually, 1 time every 2 months. Doctor put me on Multaq. My A-Fib increased to 1 about every...
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...coaster ride between the A/Fib, and weight issue. I ...cardiologist to get the A/Fib under control and a weight ...the most recent from the National Lymphedema Network www.lymphnet.org on wei...
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...help with the testing and ACT management - I managed to get away from warfarin once my post-op afib cleared up.
It is good to hear from you,...
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...add. I am on an aspirin regiment too, I also take Coumadin for my Atrial Fibrillation, both help to keep my blood thinned.
Have you considered...
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...efficacy in acute ischemic strokes\".
And since it's too late for thrombolytic therapy, the best bet here is to just prevent future strokes, by giving warfarin for his A. F...
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...works. DH's doctor has discussed doing an ablation surgery one of these days to try and help his AFib...
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I've been on Warfarin (for my atrial fibrillation) for a couple of years. No problems whatsoever. I agree with everything that has been said. However, the doc cautioned me that if I ever...
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