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Dronedarone For Atrial Fibrillation
Dronedarone is an investigational drug being studied for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. It is closely related to amiodarone.
Holiday Heart
Even small amounts of alcohol ingestion can lead to episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in the condition known as Holiday Heart
Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Atrial Fibrillation
antiarrhythmic drugs such as propafenone, flecainide, sotalol, amiodarone and dofetilide can be difficult and dangerous to use in the treatment of atrial fibrilation
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is atrial fibrillation that comes and goes, starting and stopping suddenly
Atrial Fibrillation - A Comprehensive Overview
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders, especially among older adults. Learn how it develops, and how its treated, from an expert electrophysiologist.
Treating Atrial Fibrillation - The Bottom Line
The best approach to treating atrial fibrillation depends on several factors, including the frequency and duration of the arrhythmia, and the patient's symptoms.
Treating Atrial Fibrillation - Managing Symptoms
Atrial fibrillation can be treated by using medications to control the heart rate, and coumadin to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Treating Atrial Fibrillation - Restoring a Normal Rhythm
In atrial fibrillation, restoring and maintaining a normal heart rhythm is both difficult and potentially risky, but sometimes an effective treatment.
The Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
There are two basic approaches to the treatment of atrial fibrillation -- controlling the heart rate, or restoring a normal rhythm.
Diagnosing Atrial Fibrillation
Diagnosing atrial fibrillation requires that a doctor record the arrhythmia on an electrocardiogram or event monitor.
The Causes of Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation can be caused by underlying heart disease, thyroid disease, lung disease, drugs and other ingested substances, or can have no clear cause.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Prevent Atrial Fibrillation
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Prevent Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation May Be Familial
New evidence that atrial fibrillation may be familial
Atrial Fibrillation - A Review
A comprehensive review of atrial fibrillation - its causes, evaluation, and treatment.
Atrial Fibrillation - Update on Therapy
Should doctors try to restore a normal rhythm, or just aim for controlling the heart rate?
Preventing Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation
Stroke is the most dreaded complication of atrial fibrillation - here's what should be done to prevent stroke.
Curing Atrial Fibrillation
How close is ablation to providing a permanent cure for atrial fibrillation?
Atrial Fibrillation Recurs More Often Than Previously Thought
New studies show that atrial fibrillation recurs more often than most doctors suspect - and this has implications for therapy.
Ximelagatran - a substitute for coumadin?
A new drug may prove to be a good substitute for coumadin in patients with atrial fibrillation.

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