AFib Treatment Through Medications
Atrial fibrillation can cause a variety of symptoms including shortness of breath, decreased exercise/activity tolerance, fatigue, palpitations, dizziness, or chest discomfort. When this is the case, medications to help keep the heart in a normal rhythm or slow the heart rate may be indicated. These medications can help alleviate the symptoms of AFib so someone can do […]
AFib Treatment Through Lifestyle Modifications
Successful treatment of atrial fibrillation is highly individualized. Traditionally, treatment has focused on rhythm control, rate control and anticoagulation. Rhythm control is when medications or an ablation are used to help keep the heart in a normal rhythm. Rate control is when medications are used to help keep the heart rate from going too high […]
Can AFib cause a stroke?
You may have noticed the stroke risk calculator on our homepage, and wondered what the association is between atrial fibrillation and the risk of having a stroke. This blog post provides a deep dive into answering that very question. Risk factors for atrial fibrillation include congestive heart failure, hypertension, increasing age and diabetes. Many of these factors […]
Addressing Shortness of Breath & Other Mask Discomfort
Many AFib patients experience shortness of breath as a side effect of their condition. It’s natural to assume then that many AFib patients will experience heightened shortness of breath during this era of COVID-19 when wearing a mask is required to help reduce the spread of the disease. In this issue of The Scoop, we’ll address the […]
Are You Experiencing AFib Symptoms?
Our next installment of The Scoop provides perspective about symptoms that many atrial fibrillation patients experience. Review thoroughly to gain a better understanding of the impact of the symptoms on daily life and what to do when they occur. Atrial fibrillation episodes may come and go, or may not go away at all. The condition […]
Frequently Asked Questions about AFib
Our specialists answer some of the most common questions about atrial fibrillation At Fix AFib, we realize you have numerous concerns and questions about this deadly condition. That’s why we’ve incorporated as much information about atrial fibrillation – ranging from basic to complex – on our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page and throughout the website. Check out […]
AFib Treatment Options
Welcome to our fifth installment of The Scoop, where Dr. Laws conveys the experience for Fix AFib patients, including how the disease is addressed to allow sufferers to resume regular daily life. The first step in therapy for Afib is to determine the patient’s values and goals for their health, assess the impact of Afib […]
AFib Risk Factors & Risk Stratification
Welcome back to The Scoop. In this post, Dr. Frank Laws addresses critical factors – including lifestyle dynamics – that can impact likelihood and persistence of this deadly disease. CALCULATE YOUR RISK When one is diagnosed with AFib it is important for us to elucidate the risk factors which may be present and […]
AFib Classifications
If you’re curious about how the medical community categorizes the various levels of AFib, read Dr. Laws post below about classifications and what each means to the patient suffering from the condition. SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULATION The classification of atrial fibrillation is based on the duration of atrial fibrillation over the course of […]
What is AFib?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF) is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) caused by rapid, chaotic electrical impulses which originate in the heart’s upper chambers (atria). AFib causes the atria to beat faster than the lower chambers (ventricles) and results in an irregular heart rhythm. AFib causes the heart to beat ineffectively which can lead to blood […]
