Dr. Emilia Benjamin describes risk for complications from atrial fibrillation (AFib) and ways to start reducing those risks today.
Understanding your treatment options is very important. To help make a decision, it is always helpful to identify what problem you are trying to solve.
Disorders in the heart's electrical system can lead to arrhythmias, or an abnormal heart rhythm. There are many types of arrhythmias and they're classified by where they occur in the heart and their pattern of abnormality. This segment will explain the arrhythmia known as Atrial Fibrillation.
Viewers will learn what steps they should take to manage their atrial fibrillation at home.
If you've been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation and you're under the care of a cardiologist, take the medications prescribed for you, and you make lifestyle changes where needed so you can live the best quality life possible.
Follow this checklist to manage your medications for atrial fibrillation.
Watch this to know when to call your doctor to avoid discomfort or any more serious problems of atrial fibrillation.
As captain of their healthcare team, Dr. Mark Estes encourages patients to take an active role in managing their health.
Dr. Mark Estes shares how taking initiative to change your lifestyle can make a significant impact in your length and quality of life.
Electrophysiology (EP) studies are tests done to find out why your heart isn't beating in a regular way. These tests study the electrical activity in your heart. They are also called cardiac mapping. The results can help your health care team find where an arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat) is coming from and determine the best treatment for you. © AHA
