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How Can Atrial Fibrillation Be Treated?

My husband, 75 years old, had by pass surgery in 2014. At that time it was discovered he also had afib. Each time we see a doctor, not a heart doctor, he is in active afib. What should be done about this? The cardilogist says a pacemaker is not needed.
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

After going through your medical query I understand your concern for your husband’s health and I would like to tell you that atrial fibrillation generally do not require any pacemaker if not associated with life threatening cardiac arrhythmias. To avoid complications of atrial fibrillation he needs to take a blood thinner along with other cardiac medicines. Warfarin or Debigatren is the choice of drug and you need a medical prescription for this. So, kindly consult a Cardiologist personally for further management.

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How Can Atrial Fibrillation Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical query I understand your concern for your husband’s health and I would like to tell you that atrial fibrillation generally do not require any pacemaker if not associated with life threatening cardiac arrhythmias. To avoid complications of atrial fibrillation he needs to take a blood thinner along with other cardiac medicines. Warfarin or Debigatren is the choice of drug and you need a medical prescription for this. So, kindly consult a Cardiologist personally for further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.