Complete Guide To Atrial Fibrillation: Causes, symptoms and treatments

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Reviews what is atrial fibrillation (afib), how common is afib, what causes afib, how afib causes stroke, what is the risk of stroke with afib, how to calculate your risk of stroke with afib, how to reduce chances of stroke with atrial fibrillation, what is coumadin, what are the risks of coumadin, what are the new anticoagulants available in the market today to treat afib, occlusion devices, when is an occlusion device indicated, the Watchman device, the Lariat Device, what are the symptoms of afib, medications for afib symptoms including amiodarone, the risks of amiodarone, risks and benefits of antiarrhythmics, what is an afib ablation, how are atrial fibrillation ablations done, what is the benefit of an afib abaltion. Written by two cardiologists: Dr. Jorge Romero MD FACC FHRS, electrophysiologist, and Dr. José Taveras MD FACC. Produced by Doctablet.
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@josetaveras6268 5 жыл бұрын

If I had a penny every time I have to explain the entire content of this video to a patient I would be rich. This video covers every single part of the conversation every single cardiologist I know wishes they had with their patients with afib. I cannot understate these facts.

@RB-mq1uk 2 жыл бұрын

afib is not a heart problem the heart is merely a symptom of something else you ignorant buffoons have no clue about. It not caused by a lack of drugs. I cured mine despite the ignorance of the killer quacks called MDs.

@doctork1708 2 жыл бұрын

Doctors make a lot of money to explain things yet rarely do.

@maryjanedodo 2 жыл бұрын

Presumably you get paid a lot more than a penny each time you have to talk to a patient about anything...

@patwatson6468 3 жыл бұрын

Just been diagnosed with Afib, a month ago. Given NO information by hospital or doctors. This has at least given me some info to start thinking about

@Doctablet 3 жыл бұрын

This is the EXACT reason we made this video! Thank you for your comment 😁

@geraldinegregory.1803 Жыл бұрын

Same here! Two months ago. No information. Just a whole load of medications, all of which have given me side effects (swollen ankles/bleeding inside the eye/nausea/headaches/swollen bleeding gums etc.) and I've been told it could be 18 months or more before I can get an appointment for a review. Only way forward seems to be watching videos like this, taking my blood pressure etc twice daily, researching medications, and adjusting dosages accordingly.

@gramps5157 3 ай бұрын

Finally an educational video that really teaching the causes of Afib, instead of listing causes of Afib as caffeine, alcohol etc. Great video, thanks.

@ebear6555 3 жыл бұрын

I have been diagnosed with AFIB caused by diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Glad to finally know. I just chalked it up to Anxiety

@denagervino5872 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for explaining this...in simpler terms

@Doctablet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your very kind comments!

@nathanjamesbaker 2 жыл бұрын

I am glad to have found this video and learned about the CHADS VASC score, covered at 2:58 on this video. I had never heard of this tool before. I found an online calculator to plug my data into this tool and learned that I have a very low risk of stroke, particularly because I am a man well under the age of 65 and have no other disease indicators. Yet my cardiologists have been urging me for years to take blood thinners, which I have never been willing to do.

@Doctablet 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching and sharing your story! glad we could help

@thebrisbanebennetts 5 жыл бұрын

Great simple and easy to follow explanation. Thanks for the share

@Doctablet 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments

@KW-ro5ow 3 жыл бұрын

I've learned more from you than our doctors. My mum was 77 when the doctor diagnosed her and prescribed Eliquis, apixaban. I worry that she will have a stroke, even more when she uses the oxygen meter on her finger because her heartbeat sounds all over the place. Thanks for your film and give yourselves a massive pat on the back ♡

@Doctablet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your super kind review! Hope mom stays well! Our goal in writing this was to, in a way, "extend" the physician office visit. Teach people what maybe their doctor did not have the time to do.

@The3rownie Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately my dad got diagnosed at just 56. Stroke prevention is the main goal, but I’m trying to stay positive and to reduce as much stress for him as possible :) he was given blood thinners to reduce the risk of blood clotting and another medication. It’s too early as we just found out but hopefully the medication works with helping his abnormal heart rhythm 🙏

@KW-ro5ow Жыл бұрын

Hope everything is well for both of you and I know it's a worrying time too. I'm sure your dad knows he has your support and that will mean the world to him ♡♡♡

@MedSurvival 3 жыл бұрын

It is mandatory to address the cause of atrial fibrillation prior to rate/rhythm control. Like Treat Anxiety, Pain, Anemia, Electrolytes like K/Mg, Respiratory problem, Infection etc.

@Doctablet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

@tubeamp2872 3 жыл бұрын

Or drinking coke ?

@paultavener825 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, thank you very informative

@Doctablet 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments!

@vishwanathranjansharma566 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful expression. Just direct to subject approach. I love it❤. And then additional information about the subject very good scheme of informing.

@Doctablet 2 жыл бұрын

We appreciate your watching and seeing value in a video we worked really hard on! Thanks for leaving a comment!

@sarahpurple6547 Жыл бұрын

Thank you soo much , for teaching us in such a great way..that we Don't need to memorize blindly

@Doctablet Жыл бұрын

So happy to help Sarah! Appreciate your kind words!

@MrRperez10 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice overview of Afib. I like it a lot!

@Doctablet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! appreciate your kind words!

@Doctablet 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We worked hard to make it

@lawrenceadams9955 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video

@Doctablet 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We worked hard at making it!

@stopato5772 Жыл бұрын

excellent explanation

@Doctablet Жыл бұрын

Glad this helped! Thanks for your comment

@dianeculp3660 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a simple and easy to understand overview of afib.

@Doctablet 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking time to comment. That means a lot to us as there was a lot of effort involved with making this a comprehensive review.

@andynightingale7335 Жыл бұрын

As a sufferer of parox Afib there was a little bit of new info, just had a bout that hospitalised me, Flecanide does seem to work at reversing the AF, but the ectopic beat that leads to AF, not pleasant, but petrified of the ablation technique. Had these episodes 15 years or so

@r.d.maheshwari6933 2 жыл бұрын

Very well explained. It will benefit millions of people all over. Thanks. I am 78 years of age. Blood pressure and diebeties are well controlled. My Cholesterol is fine. I am not obese. Luckily I have not experienced irregular Heart Beat. I lead a healthy life style - physically active, engaged in lighter exercises and consuming lower salt and sugar. My diet is meditarian diet. My Cardiologist Doctor whom I have been visiting regularly and always commended my health conditions however, a month before he detected Atrial Fibrillation and recommended me blood thinner medicine . However, he will review after 1 month. I do not drink nor I am smoker. May I know what am I to do so that I can overcome Atrial Fibrillation. Thanks for your response.

@Doctablet 2 жыл бұрын

We really appreciate your finding value in this video. Great work on the Mediterranean diet! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts!

@Criptonica1 4 ай бұрын

I’m 21 years old it happens every week near enough, I don’t drink alcohol I keep myself fit also eat healthy sometimes it goes up too 200bpm

@michaelthomas4662 2 жыл бұрын

Please urge research in national increase in afib and covid vaccine

@Doctablet 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your concern, Michael!

@georgiamoyse1857 6 ай бұрын

I have been told by my cardiologist and hospital nurses tell me I never come out of AFib.

@tubeamp2872 3 жыл бұрын

Where is best hospital for this Cleveland Clinic??

@Doctablet 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. The co-author of this video series is from Montefiore medical center in NY and they are a local authority on ablations and researching new techniques. The best in the country, I cannot be too sure. I would probably check With your cardiology doctor to find the best center around you.

@jorgecarrejo7562 Жыл бұрын

Can extended fasting cause heart arrhythmias?

@lawrenceadams9955 3 жыл бұрын

Are there any new developments on Afib that can be helpful with people with Afib?

@Doctablet 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! We cover them in the video we watched.

@patwatson6468 6 ай бұрын

Told absolutely nothing by my doctors, it was only 6 months later when I got an appointment for then to stop and then restart my heart that I knew I had a.fib. When will they realise that we are people not Guinea pigs.

@mrdrejonn 2 жыл бұрын

Just found out 2 days ago I was diagnosed with AFib..

@Doctablet 2 жыл бұрын

sorry to hear that. hope the video helped you understand it better

@purdybby 2 жыл бұрын

Age 36 just diagnosed w afib and a flutter and no medications work… so far the dr can’t find any causes for this for me to have this.. did cardioversion and it did nothing. :-(

@Doctablet 2 жыл бұрын

sorry to hear that Purdybby! it does sound like you are in good hands. keep the faith

@aquablue02 2 жыл бұрын

Did you get the c vaxxine. My brother in law has the same after his vaxxine

@singinprofessor5260 2 жыл бұрын

My husband can’t lay down flat so as I understand he’s not a candidate for ablation Are there natural ways to deal with P AFib?

@Doctablet 2 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for watching! Sorry to hear about your husband's struggle with PAfib. Blood pressure control and lower sodium intake, in addition to weight loss (if obese) are natural approaches. Speak to your cardiologist about whether an ablation is possible in your particular case.

@richardreiter 3 жыл бұрын

I am inferring from this video that the Watchman FLX is a better option than life long eliquis for a ChadsVasc patient of 1 about to be a 2 by age. Is this correct ?

@Doctablet 3 жыл бұрын

Watchman are indicated for those people who have trouble taking Medication or those for who taking anticoagulation represents a risk. The video makes no reference as to whether Watchman is better than anticoagulation with Eliquis.

@richardreiter 3 жыл бұрын

@@Doctablet Thank you

@SoapinTrucker 2 жыл бұрын

For what it's worth, I know someone that had the watchman installed, at some point had a Catheter Ablation done too, but still has Angioplasty procedures (Legs mostly) now and then, AND had a triple bypass. She is over 75 years old now, and still recovering and rehabilitating.

@srm8866 Жыл бұрын

52 years old - and having this is awful!

@zoenitompakow883 3 жыл бұрын

OMG MY HEART IN VIDEO😱😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤️fibrilation❤️ 🇨🇦TO,14/9/2020.

@Doctablet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing your comments

@abdullaziz1050 2 жыл бұрын

@threehorsesxxx5759 3 жыл бұрын

Can being hit with powerful aircraft radar cause AF?

@Doctablet 3 жыл бұрын

That would be the first time anybody has ever heard of that.

@janisthompson9801 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously? Is that from Jews in space with lasers? Idjit❤️🇨🇦❤️

@MrDaiseymay 3 жыл бұрын

BUT WHY---IS IT SO COMMON ? MY CAUSE FOR AFIB, WAS MY VEGAL 0R VEGUS NERVE. BET HE DOESN'T MENTION IT I WAS ASKING EVERY HEART SPECIALIST I CAME INTO CONTACT WITH, INCLUDING PROFESSORS---NOPE, THOUGHT I WAS A NUTCASE. I HAD 2 ABLATIONS---THEN MY 'AV NODE' REMOVED, AND PACEMAKER FITTED. 4YRS LATER---FINE.

@Doctablet 3 жыл бұрын

Your case sounds more complicated than our video will allow. To cover every possible physiology or treatment will requiere an 8 part documentary. If you are interested in funding that project let us know.