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What Is AFib?
Issues that affect the normal functioning of the heart always warrant genuine concern. According to the CDC, heart disease accounted for one of every five deaths in the U.S. back in 2022.
One particular heart condition that many people still don’t know well enough is AFib. You may also know it as atrial fibrillation. It’s a condition defined by an irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia. With AFib specifically, the heart beats significantly faster than normal.
An irregular heartbeat is not good for your health as it can cause severe complications. Those complications include the emergence of blood clots, strokes, and heart failure.
The complications of AFib are scary enough, but even the other symptoms associated with this condition can adversely affect your quality of life. Due to your irregular heartbeat, you may also experience shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, and weakness. Notably, there are also people with AFib who don’t experience obvious symptoms.
Changes to the heart’s structure or electrical signaling are the likely causes of AFib. Those changes may be related to a condition you were born with or heart-related issues you developed over time. Other conditions that can play a role in the emergence of atrial fibrillation include hypertension, sleep apnea, and thyroid disease.
People also have increased chances of developing AFib as they age. You are also putting yourself at risk if you have a habit of overeating or consuming too much alcohol.
Reach out to MSN, APRN, AGNP-C Austin of 360 Chronic Care Management so you can receive AFib treatment in Augusta, GA, Aiken, SC & Vanceburg, KY.
What Are the Treatment Options for AFib?
Now that you know the symptoms and causes of atrial fibrillation, we can discuss the available treatments for it.
If you already have AFib, you will likely be given medication to slow down and keep your heartbeat under control. You may also be prescribed medications that can prevent the complications associated with AFib.
Medication alone may not suffice for AFib management. You will also need to adopt lifestyle changes to keep your heart healthy. Those changes will likely include exercising regularly, following a healthy diet, and avoiding harmful habits such as smoking and drinking.
In more severe manifestations of AFib, medical professionals may opt for cardioversion therapy, catheter ablation, or other surgical procedures. You may also need to take medications to complement the effects of those procedures.
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