If you have been diagnosed with atrial
fibrillation or suspect that you may have the condition, here are some questions
that you may want to ask your physician.
For additional information, please contact the
- What is the cause of my atrial fibrillation?
- How can I be sure I have AFIB and not a more serious heart rhythm problem?
- Will my condition go away on its own?
- What are the risks that it will become worse (more symptomatic)?
- What is my risk of having a stroke?
- What are my treatment options?
- What are the risks and side effects of medications to control my condition, or to reduce the risk of stroke?
- What are the risks/benefits of other treatment options?
- Should I see an electrophysiologist (a specialist in heart rhythm disorders)?
- Should I see a heart surgeon?
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What are the success rates for ablation vs. surgery?
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What is the long term effect of AFIB on my heart?
The Advanced
Center for Atrial Fibrillation
How Our Center Can
Help
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
What are the
Symptoms of AFIB?
What Causes
AFIB?
Why is Atrial Fibrillation Dangerous?
How is Atrial
Fibrillation Evaluated?
Advanced
Procedures for Treating Atrial Fibrillation at St. Joseph’s Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Contact Us For More Information Or To Schedule An
Appointment:
The Advanced Center for Atrial
Fibrillation at St. Joseph's Hospital
813-877-AFIB
(2342)
