Abstract: . . .  responsibilities involved before you begin any treatment. If you have questions, be sure to ask your health care provider. Page 7 7 PATIENT & FAMILY EDUCATION / NYU Medical Center Atrial Fibrillation Created: 03/02; last reviewed 03/06 pfrc04-000015 When to call your health care provider: If you experience episodes of palpitations, pounding, fluttering or a racing sensation . . .
. . .  reviewed 03/06 pfrc04-000015 How is atrial fibrillation treated? Your health care provider may use electrical stimulation ( cardioversion ) or medications to restore and maintain a normal heart rhythm or slow the heart rate. In addition, medications known as anticoagulants ( anti = against; coagulant = clotting ) may be used to help prevent harmful blood clots from forming in the left atrium during atrial fibrillation . These drugs may help reduce . . .
. . .  Created: 03/02; last reviewed 03/06 pfrc04-000015 How is atrial fibrillation treated? Your health care provider may use electrical stimulation ( cardioversion ) or medications to restore and maintain a normal heart rhythm or slow the heart rate. In addition, medications known as anticoagulants ( anti = against; coagulant = clotting ) may be used to help prevent harmful blood clots from forming in the left atrium during atrial fibrillation . These . . .
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