FAQs A-Fib Treatments: Medicines and Drug Therapies
FAQs A-Fib Treatments: Medicines and Drug Therapies
Drug Therapies for Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation patients often search for unbiased information and guidance about medicines and drug therapy treatments. These are answers to the most frequently asked questions by patients and their families. (Click on the question to jump to the answer.)
2. “Is the “Pill-In-The-Pocket” treatment a cure for A-Fib? When should… Continue reading
FAQs Understanding A-Fib: Questions from Patients
FAQs: Understanding Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation patients often have loads of “Why?” and “How?” questions. Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions by patients and their families. (Click on the question to jump to the answer.)
1. “Why does so much Atrial Fibrillation come from the Pulmonary Vein openings?“
2. “Is my Atrial Fibrillation genetic? Will my children get A-Fib too?“ Updated!
3. “Why do older people get Atrial Fibrillation more than younger people?“
FAQs Understanding A-Fib: Paroxysmal to Persistent A-Fib, What Causes the Progression?
FAQs Understanding A-Fib: Paroxysmal to Chronic
6. What causes Paroxysmal (occasional) A-Fib to turn into Persistent (chronic) A-Fib?
Researchers are still working to find the answer(s) to this question. We do know that some patients remain paroxysmal (usually with anti-arrhythmic therapy), while a large proportion progress to persistent A-Fib. (In a study of 5,000+ A-Fib patients, 54% of those on rate control meds went into permanent A-Fib in one year.)
The main trigger seems to be increased pressures in the left atrium that causes the muscle fibers around… Continue reading
Atrial Remodeling and the Transition From Paroxysmal to Persistent AF by Dr Jose Jalife-2014 Boston AF Symposium
Jose Jalife, MD
2014 Boston AF Symposium
Experiments in Atrial Remodeling in Sheep and the Transition From Paroxysmal to Persistent A-Fib
By Steve S. Ryan, PhD
Dr. Jose Jalife of the Center for Arrhythmia Research of the University of Michigan described his experiments inducing A-Fib in sheep by pacing their hearts. He is trying to discover the mechanisms underlying the transition from paroxysmal to persistent A-Fib.
Background: Some patients remain paroxysmal (usually with anti-arrhythmic therapy), while a large proportion progress to persistent A-Fib. (In a study of 5,000+… Continue reading
Steve’s Lists of A-Fib Doctors by Specialty
Doctors by Specialty
Steve’s Lists of A-Fib Doctors by Specialty
Steve has prepared these lists of doctors treating atrial fibrillation patients by specialty to help you find doctors with a particular expertise.
- US EPs with FHRS-designation performing A-Fib ablations: Listed by State/City
- US EPs Using Cryoballoon Ablation
- US EPs Installing the Watchman Device
- US Surgeons performing Maze and Mini-Maze operations
- US Centers performing the Hybrid Surgery/Ablation procedure
- EPs Specializing in Persistent/Long-Standing Persistent A-Fib (US and International)
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EPs Specializing in Persistent/Long-standing Persistent A-Fib (US and International) a List from A-Fib.com
Doctors Specializing in Persistent/Long-standing Persistent A-Fib (US and International)
Persistent A-Fib and Long-standing Persistent A-Fib are often difficult to cure. If you are highly symptomatic, you may need a highly skilled, experienced specialist. This list is a starting point for you.
Return to Steve’s Lists of A-Fib Doctors by Specialty
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| The French Bordeaux Group | Bordeaux, France | Step wise ablation technique with 95%… Continue reading |
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