Atrial Fibrillation - A Review
Friday August 28, 2009
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common cardiac arrhythmias - and unfortunately, it is of the most difficult to treat. Here is a review of atrial fibrillation, its causes and consequences, and the options for therapy.
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I am one of the lucky ones who had afib for a few years, being treated with Toprol XL or its generic form, and Coumadin and completely recovered from it. That’s right no more Afib. It happened on its own without any help from Cardioversion or anything. The secret is to constantly be aware of your heart rate and keep it below 100 beats per minute. Also, stay away from caffeine foods or drink and keep a positive attitude. Good luck to you all.
I was diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation when I was 37. I am 50 now and it is persistent or permanent. After turning permanent in my late 40s, the only time it went away was for about 3 months, when I changed my diet to one that allowed only fruit, veggies and meat (no processed foods, sugar, bread, dairy, or anything fermented). It was the toughest thing I have ever done and, needless to say, I could not keep it up. I control it w/ beta blockers. I swim for 30 minutes and do other exercise, no problem, but still have a hard time when hiking uphill. Any similar experiences or suggesstions from anyone out there?