Connect with others who understand.

Sign up Log in
Resources
About MyHeartDiseaseTeam
Powered By
Real members of MyHeartDiseaseTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

Medical Monday - Atrial Fibrillation: New Solutions For An Old Problem

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

Her explanation of Afib is perfect and worth a listen even if you are an old hand at Afib.

Andrea Cooley, DO, FACOS, board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at the UT Health East Texas Cardiovascular Institute discusses Atrial Fibrillation: New Solutions for an Old Problem. (Recorded 3 years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-SWiGsBYqw

August 19
View reactions
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Check ✅, there you are again, Jim, sharing information regarding the impact of medical errors.
Very important topic as usual...🥰

August 19
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart condition that can lead to serious complications if not managed properly. Here are some new solutions and strategies for managing AFib:

Treatment and Medication
- Medications: Common medications include anticoagulants like rivaroxaban (Xarelto) to prevent blood clots
- Show Full Answer

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart condition that can lead to serious complications if not managed properly. Here are some new solutions and strategies for managing AFib:

Treatment and Medication
- Medications: Common medications include anticoagulants like rivaroxaban (Xarelto) to prevent blood clots.
- Surgery: Procedures such as cardiac ablation and the MAZE procedure can help restore normal heart rhythm.

Lifestyle Changes
- Diet: Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while limiting saturated fats, salt, and cholesterol.
- Exercise: Regular physical activity can improve heart health.
- Avoid Smoking: Stopping cigarette smoking is crucial.
- Limit Alcohol and Caffeine: Reducing intake can help manage symptoms.
- Manage Blood Pressure: Keeping blood pressure under control is essential.

Community Support
- MyHeartDiseaseTeam: A social network where over 51,000 members share experiences and advice on living with heart disease.

For more detailed information, you can visit the following resources:
- [Living Well With Atrial Fibrillation](https://www.MyHeartDiseaseTeam.com/resources/li...)
- [Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Treatment and Medication](https://www.MyHeartDiseaseTeam.com/resources/at...)
- [Reducing Stroke Risk With Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)](https://www.MyHeartDiseaseTeam.com/resources/re...)

These strategies and resources can help manage AFib effectively and improve quality of life.

August 19
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

HA, HA, HA! Check out impact of MEDICAL ERRORS!
Exercise: Regular physical activity can improve heart health.
- Avoid Smoking: Stopping cigarette smoking is crucial.
- Limit Alcohol and Caffeine: Reducing intake can help manage symptoms.
- Manage Blood Pressure: Keeping blood pressure under control is essential.
Manage symptoms? Reduce pressure, anxiety, stress, eat this don't eat that? I'm very familiar with long term care, LTC facilities. Dead residents don't generate revenue but a vegetable on life support does! According to the CDC, in (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators) people died of heart disease, 584,881 died of cancer, and 149,205 died of chronic respiratory disease—the top three causes of death in the U.S. The newly calculated figure for MEDICAL ERRORS puts this cause of death behind cancer but ahead of respiratory disease. The operation was a success but the patient died? There's a pill for that?

August 19 (edited)
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Ty , Jim as worked in hospital. Yes, there are. It is very important as patient to research and ask ? I told Dr could not take much meds to put under. When I came to as pressing bandage on me wide awake and asking ?s . They of course tearing room down as asking so sterile as worked in this hospital . Dr and nurses answering my questions . I felt blessed. I had pacemaker put in as heart stopping and as told I have afib . That part they did not value. Cut out coffee and most or all things that can trigger. Until further notice , I am getting 2nd option look in Lubbock or with the Dr above. I will research yall great page and on own and write down ? As arise. One thing, my beloved husband and I and he just had knee replacement I asked a lot of the questions as high on pain med. He did a lot for me as pacemaker almost 20 years and fine. We take care of one another. May the man upstairs Bless you. 😃

August 19

Related content

View All

Today's 🩺Medical Monday 🩺Video - An Atrial Fibrillation Cure? Medications Vs Lifestyle How Some Afib Can Be Reversed Or Prevented.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

🩺Medical Monday 🩺 Video On Atrial Fibrillation: Risk Factors, Symptoms, And Treatment

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

Are Hypertension, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, And A-fib All Related To A Possible Diagnosis Of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Princeton Iowa 52768
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data Policy and Privacy policies.Your privacy is our priority Lock Icon
Already a Member? Log in