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Get the Most Out of Your Atrial Fibrillation Appointments

Aug 6, 2014
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Expectations of Your Doctor or Specialist:

Be ready for your doctor to ask you certain questions:

  • Do you remember when you first started having your heart symptoms?
  • Do they occur continuously or only occasionally?
  • Can you rate the severity of your symptoms?
  • Does anything appear to make your symptoms better?
  • Does anything appear to make your symptoms worse?

In order to properly diagnose atrial fibrillation, your doctor will likely go over your medical/family history, perform a physical exam and order several tests including the following:

  • ECG (i.e. electrocardiogram) – records electrical signals as they move throughout your heart.
  • Holter Monitor – portable ECG that records heart activity for at least 24 hours.
  • Blood Tests – to rule out other medical conditions.
  • X-rays – help to visualize the condition of the heart and lungs.
  • Echocardiogram - utilizes sound waves in order to produce a video image of the heart.
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Generally speaking, the goals of atrial fibrillation treatment(s) are twofold:

  • To control the heart rate and/or reset the heart’s irregular rhythm.
  • To prevent the formation of blood clots.

It is absolutely essential to follow all treatments exactly as ordered, in order to optimize your long term outcomes.

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Marlene Wallace
Marlene is a seasoned RN and health writer. When not writing, Marlene enjoys gardening, traveling and volunteering at the Gardiner Museum of Ceramics in Toronto.
Resources
  • Mayo Clinic (Atrial fibrillation - Definition)
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