What are the latest treatments in Atrial Fibrillation?

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Nearly 3 million Americans have Atrial Fibrillation, a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to serious health concerns. Today we are talking with Steven Zweibel, MD, Director, Electrophysiology, Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute, about the latest advancement in treatments.

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@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.

@jselectronics8215 3 жыл бұрын

Both of my younger brothers have this. They are in their late 60's, both about 6'4" and 275 lbs. I had ventrical fibrillation in 1981, when I was about 33. I was told it was a congenital defect, extra nerve or something like that? I'm 74 now and the ventricular fibrillation never returned. Am I at risk for AFib? I'm, 6'1", weighed 235 three years ago, now weigh 185 after going on the carnivore diet. BMI 24.9.

@mikeduggincom 3 жыл бұрын

@Jayden Chris why would we give a shit??

@teamcq9204 3 жыл бұрын

Good job on the weight loss. Awesome

@jselectronics8215 3 жыл бұрын

@@teamcq9204 Thank you. I went carb crazy this Thanksgiving and Christmas when I visited my Mom. I'm at 188 now.

@marqueritevalencia1370 3 жыл бұрын

If afib never returned consider yourself lucky.

@jselectronics8215 3 жыл бұрын

@@marqueritevalencia1370 It was V-Fib I had. No A-Fib (yet).

@cherylcampbell7495 2 жыл бұрын

Only when I drink ginger ale and heading to work.😢

@garydflatt4904 2 жыл бұрын

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