This video collection will give you a better understanding of the different types of treatment for atrial fibrillation, as well as the primary risk factors that you can do something about either through lifestyle changes or medication.
Blood Thinning Medicine – Anticoagulants
The most serious complication of atrial fibrillation is a blood clot in the brain, and anticoagulants are one of the best ways to avoid this. These medications, often called blood thinners, prevent your blood from clotting, which is a big problem for sufferers of atrial fibrillation. The risk of blood clots in atrial fibrillation can be reduced very significantly if you are treated with so-called blood-thinning medication. It is a type of medicine that reduces the clotting ability of the blood.
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Rhythm control or Frequency Control? – treatment of symptoms of atrial fibrillation
The first method is called “Frequency Control” or “Rate Control”. This involves accepting that the patient has atrial fibrillation, but taking medication to avoid a rapid conduction of fibrillation impulses from the atria to the heart chambers. The second strategy is called “Rhythm Control”. It aims to completely stop atrial fibrillation and prevent reoccurance. In other words, a strategy that aims to restore a normal heart rhythm, known as a sinus rhythm.
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Ablation treatment for atrial fibrillation
Ablation is considered to be a very effective treatment for atrial fibrillation. This is especially true if the patient only has episodic atrial fibrillation. If atrial fibrillation is constantly present, then results are not quite as effective, depending on how long the atrial fibrillation has been constantly present.
Despite its efficacy, around 20% of patients will need to repeat the treatment. However, after this, 90% will no longer experience a recurrence of atrial fibrillation. This drops to 70% in the case of patients who have constant atrial fibrillation symptoms prior to treatment. This means that it is important to promptly seek care for atrial fibrillation to maximize your chances of a full recovery.
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Risk Factors of atrial fibrillation
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