Successful Outcomes Related To Early & Aggressive AFib Treatment
“Cryoballoon ablation as initial therapy was superior to drug therapy for the prevention of atrial arrhythmia recurrence in patients with (early onset) paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Serious procedure-related adverse events were uncommon.”* A recent peer reviewed study from The New England Journal of Medicine revealed important results that should impact how people with early onset AFib […]
Treatment Options To Reduce Stroke Risk
Our comprehensive arrhythmia program facilitates targeted, patient-specific interventions for Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) management for stroke prevention. In patients with non-valvular AFib, medical research identified the area of the heart known as the left atrial appendage to be the primary source of blood clots which can lead to stroke. The left atrial appendage is a […]
AFib Treatment Through Hybrid Convergent Approach For Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Catheter-based pulmonary vein ablation treats AFib from the inside of the heart and is called endocardial ablation. It’s an excellent option for patients who have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. However, approximately 70% of people with atrial fibrillation have persistent or long standing persistent atrial fibrillation which are more difficult to treat. Persistent atrial fibrillation is […]
AFib Treatment Through Catheter-Based Ablations & Pulmonary Vein Isolation
If a patient’s atrial fibrillation is not responding to less invasive treatment options such as medications or cardioversion, Dr. Laws can facilitate catheter based ablations such as radiofrequency, laser and cryo ablations. These procedures are used to physically block the undesirable chaotic rhythm when lifestyle changes and medications are not fixing AFib. Alternatively, the medications […]
AFib Treatment Through Arrhythmia Procedures
As discussed in previous editions of The Scoop, treatment of atrial fibrillation focuses on rate control, rhythm control and stroke prevention. Medications are often the first-line treatment for managing atrial fibrillation. However, there are times when medications alone are not enough to adequately treat AFib. When this is the case, we look to other options. […]
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 […]
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 […]
