Living With Afib Directory
A diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AFib) doesn't mean you have to stop doing the things you enjoy. Your doctor might ask you to take certain precautions for travelling and follow new guidelines for exercising. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about living with atrial fibrillation, adjustments you may need to make, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Heart Arrhythmias and Driving
If you have an arrhythmia, is it safe to drive? If you take medications or have a procedure to treat it, it may not take long before you can get back behind the wheel.
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How Does Atrial Fibrillation Affect Pregnancy?
Atrial fibrillation can be successfully managed during pregnancy with some medication changes. Most women with AFib go on to have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies.
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Most Common Warning Signs of Stroke
Common warning signs of stroke: How to recognize them FAST.
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Cardiac Rehab and Your Heart
WebMD explains cardiac rehabilitation and what to expect from a cardiac rehab program.
Features
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Ease the Stress of a Heart Condition
If you're living with a heart problem, find ways to manage your stress so you feel better and stay healthy.
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Can You Exercise With Atrial Fibrillation?
Your heart needs exercise, even when you're living with AFib. A few simple tips can help you do it safely.
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Helping Someone With AFib: Healthy Lifestyle
Healthy diet, exercise, and lifestyle tips when your loved one has AFib.
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Can Yoga Can Help Your AFib?
Find out how yoga can help prevent the speeding up or slowing down of the heartbeat that's common if you have atrial fibrillation (AFib).
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Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: Alternative Treatments for AFib
Medication and surgery aren't the only things that can improve or prevent your AFib symptoms. Talk to your doctor about these ideas to help treat your condition.
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Slideshow: Tips for Living With Atrial Fibrillation
Learn how to live easier with atrial fibrillation. See ways to manage your irregular heartbeat and keep your heart condition under control.
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Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Atrial Fibrillation
See inside a heart during atrial fibrillation. Pictures show the causes, tests, and treatments for this common heart rhythm problem through illustrations and photos.