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Heart diseases
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A-fib (atrial fibrillation)
Acute atrial fibrillation

Acute atrial fibrillation

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Is a type of:

A-fib (atrial fibrillation)

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Chest

Symptoms

Dizziness
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Low blood pressure
Heart palpitations
Irregular heartbeat

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Acute atrial fibrillation
Digoxin
4
2 reviews
Heparin
1
9 reviews
Beta blocker
Amiodarone
Calcium channel blocker
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Acute atrial fibrillation

Surgery

Cardiac ablation
Cardioversion

Other treatments

Watchful waiting

Tests

Thyroid blood tests
Cardiac enzymes
Basic metabolic panel
Electrocardiogram

Related questions

A 39-year old asked:

Dear doctor, I'm suffering from irregular heartbeat, could it be from Acute atrial fibrillation?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Can atrial fibrillation affect ED?

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A 26-year old asked:

What can cause atrial fibrillation?

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A 20-year old asked:

what does atrial fibrillation means?

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A 25-year old asked:

Who is at risk for atrial fibrillation?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can atrial fibrillation resolve itself?

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A 35-year old asked:

How can someone stop atrial fibrillation?

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A 44-year old asked:

What is atrial fibrillation? Is it serious?

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A 38-year old asked:

How does someone prevent atrial fibrillation?

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A 29-year old asked:

Can atrial fibrillation be triggered by flying?

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A 16-year old asked:

What are drug treatments for atrial fibrillation?

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A 40-year old asked:

Which medicines are good for atrial fibrillation?

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A 47-year old asked:

I'm 21 and have atrial fibrillation, what can I do?

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A 43-year old asked:

Are there any new treatments for atrial fibrillation?

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A 26-year old male asked:

What 3-5 drugs are commonly given for atrial fibrillation?

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A 46-year old asked:

Help please! Is atrial fibrillation a progressive condition?

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A 41-year old asked:

What are the inclusive characteristics of atrial fibrillation?

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A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: Atrial Fibrillation?

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A 32-year old asked:

What is the most recommended treatment for atrial fibrillation?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can magnesium help atrial fibrillation?

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A 33-year old asked:

Can atrial fibrillation be psychosomatic?

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A 27-year old asked:

Is atrial fibrillation a recessive trait?

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A female asked:

Causes of non valvular atrial fibrillation?

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A 41-year old asked:

Will hypovolemia cause atrial fibrillation?

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A 30-year old asked:

How does tyramine cause you atrial fibrillation?

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A 31-year old asked:

Could atrial fibrillation be caused by valerian?

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A 31-year old asked:

How can atrial fibrillation and flutter be treated?

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A 23-year old asked:

How effective are ablations for atrial fibrillations?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old asked:

What are the risks of going into atrial fibrillation?

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A 39-year old asked:

How long for clots to form during atrial fibrillation?

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