A combination of medication and lifestyle changes or an ablation depends on your healthcare team and your goals.
June 23
What is the best approach for managing AFib? The good news is there are several effective options, and most people use a combination of treatments tailored to their situation.
Here's a quick overview of the main approaches:
Medications
- Blood thinners (anticoagulants) to reduce stroke risk
- Beta-blockers or calcium Show Full Answer
What is the best approach for managing AFib? The good news is there are several effective options, and most people use a combination of treatments tailored to their situation.
Here's a quick overview of the main approaches:
Medications
- Blood thinners (anticoagulants) to reduce stroke risk
- Beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers to slow heart rate
- Anti-arrhythmic drugs to help keep the heart in a normal rhythm
Procedures & Surgery
- Cardiac ablation — creates small scars in the heart to block irregular electrical signals
- Cardioversion — resets the heart's rhythm
- Left atrial appendage closure — for those at high stroke risk who can't take blood thinners Lifestyle Changes
- Eating a heart-healthy diet
- Getting regular, moderate exercise
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Limiting alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco
- Managing blood pressure
No single approach works for everyone, so working closely with a cardiologist is key to finding the right combination for your specific type of AFib and overall health.
June 23
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