Atrial fibrillation

What you should know about atrial fibrillation - its causes, evaluation, and treatment.

Dabigatran may be a safe, effective and convenient substitute for Coumadin in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Dronedarone is a relatively new antiarrhythmic drug being used to treat atrial fibrillation. It is closely related to amiodarone.

In some people, drinking even small amounts of alcohol can cause episodes of atrial fibrillation, in the condition known as Holiday Heart.

Using antiarrhythmic drugs in the treatment of atrial fibrillation can be a real challenge.

Here is the bottom line on choosing the best option for treating atrial fibrillation.

One treatment approach to atrial fibrillation is to control symptoms by slowing the heart rate, and using blood thinners to reduce the risk of stroke.

One approach to treating atrial fibrillation is to attempt to restore and maintain a normal heart rhythm.

There are two basic approaches to the treatment of atrial fibrillation -- controlling the heart rate, or restoring a normal rhythm.

To diagnose atrial fibrillation, the doctor needs to record the arrhythmia on an electrocardiogram or event monitor.

A discussion of the causes of atrial fibrillation.

Evidence suggests that Omega-3 fatty acids may help to prevent atrial fibrillation

Recent evidence suggests that in some cases, the propensity toward atrial fibrillation may be inherited

Ablation therapy for atrial fibrillation.

The most feared complication of atrial fibrillation is stroke, so it is critical to decide correctly whether to use anticoagulation drugs.

Treating bleeding events in people taking taking dabigatran (Pradaxa) may be especially difficult.