Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) - Patient Resource Page

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Start here - General afib Information

Mayo Clinic

Heart.org

Cdc

WebMD

Medline Plus

National Institutes of Health

Understanding Treatment Options

Mayo CLinic - Afib Treatment

Healthline - Lifestyle Changes to Better manage Afib

American hear Association - Electrical Cardioversion

John Hopkins - Chemical Cardioversion

Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Cleveland Clinic - Heart Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation

Programs and Resources

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Coronavirus Resources for Those with AFib

Heart Arrhythmias and COVID-19 Risk

What It's Like to Have AFib

6 Ways to Stop an AFib Episode

Med News Today

Healthline

Mayo Clinic

Questions to ask your doctor

What caused my AFib? Was it caused by high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, congenital heart disease, or another condition? 

How should I treat the condition that's causing my AFib? 

What lifestyle changes can I make to manage my AFib? Will I need to lose weight? 

Do I need to take medicine for my AFIb? Do I need to take blood thinning medication? 

What should I expect my medicines to do? 

What happens if I miss a dose of my medicine? 

What side effects might my medicine cause? 

How will my AFib medicine interact with other medicines I take for other conditions? 

Will I need a medical procedure to treat my AFib? 

Should I visit a specialist? 

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