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Atrial Fibrillation - Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about atrial fibrillation:	What is atrial fibrillation? What causes atrial fibrillation? What goes wrong in atrial fibrillation? What are the symptoms of atrial fibrillation? What increases my risk for atrial fibrillation? Can I prevent atrial fibrillation? What else could be causing my symptoms? When do I need to see my doctor?
Being diagnosed:	How will my doctor diagnose atrial fibrillation? What is an electrocardiogram? Should I have an electrophysiology study?
Getting treatment:	How is atrial fibrillation treated? What type of medicines will I need to take? Should I have cardioversion? Should I have catheter ablation? Do I need surgery?
Ongoing concerns:	When should I call my doctor about problems I am having with atrial fibrillation?
Living with atrial fibrillation:	What do I need to know about living with atrial fibrillation? How will atrial fibrillation affect my daily activities? How do I take my medicines? How can I eat a heart-healthy diet? How do I take warfarin safely? What do I need to know about living with a pacemaker or ICD?

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Last Updated: February 18, 2011

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