Detecting + Treating Atrial Fibrillation (AFib): Dr. Indrajit Choudhuri Explains The Latest Options

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If you're living with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and looking into different treatment options, let an expert answer your most pressing questions. Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Indrajit Choudhuri, Chief of Electrophysiology at Froedtert South, explains everything you ever wanted to know about AFib and its treatment options, including the role of cardiac ablation (also called "heart ablation").
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Want a deep dive into cardiac ablation, including how it works and what to expect? Hear Dr. Choudhuri explain: • Cardiac Ablation Expla...
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0:00 - What is atrial fibrillation (AFib)? Is atrial fibrillation a serious condition?
3:43 - What does AFib feel like? What are the symptoms? What can trigger atrial fibrillation? What does an atrial fibrillation attack feel like?
5:19 - How is atrial fibrillation detected? What is an electrocardiogram (ECG) or electrocardiograph?
6:16 - What are the different types of atrial fibrillation? What is paroxysmal AFib? What is persistent AFib?
7:38 - What can I do to prevent atrial fibrillation? What is the Valsalva maneuver?
8:47 - What causes atrial fibrillation? How can I avoid atrial fibrillation?
10:38 - Are there any drugs or medications that can cause atrial fibrillation?
11:39 - Why does AFib get worse at night?
13:49 - When should you go to the emergency room for atrial fibrillation?
16:25 - What impact does AFib have on life expectancy? Does atrial fibrillation shorten your life? Can a person with atrial fibrillation live a long life?
17:22 - Can AFib cause stroke or heart attack? Blood clots?
19:47 - How is atrial fibrillation treated? What is the most common treatment for atrial fibrillation? What is the first line treatment for atrial fibrillation?
22:44 - What is cardioversion (electric shock)?
23:48 - What are the other treatment options, such as drugs or cardiac ablation?
24:16 - Are there any particularly advanced tools, techniques, or devices you use in your practice in treating AFib?
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[@wendyhannan2454]

My husband had an knee replacement many years ago. A Cardiologist was called in later that night, he had gone into AF, he’d never had trouble with his heart before the operation.The Drs couldn’t get his heart back into rhythm, he was put on meds.

[@louparry7721]

I enjoyed your video, but I feel like you need to do a part two. it just felt like it didn't end with enough continuing information.

[@cecee8288]

My symptoms are as you described. The three severe symptoms requiring an emergency visit is good information for those of us who have been diagnosed with A fib.

[@geraldinehorgan8994]

Excellent

[@astrodog5833]

This was excellent information. Please do more, thank you.

[@MediFind]

Thank you! Will do!