Atrial fibrillation Treatment

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

Lifestyle Modifications

To manage symptoms, reduce triggers, and lower the risk of complications.

Avoid triggers such as caffeine, spicy food, stress, dehydration, and lack of sleep.
Maintain a healthy weight and eat a balanced diet.
Exercise regularly (aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly), but avoid excessive or too hard exercise.
Do not smoke and limit alcohol consumption.

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Medicinal Treatment

To regulate heart rhythm and rate, and prevent blood clots and stroke.

Medications to control heart rate and rhythm (e.g., beta blockers, anti-arrhythmics).
Anticoagulants to lower the risk of blood clots and stroke.
Treatment of underlying conditions or adjustment of medicines that may cause AFib.

ConsultCardiologist

Surgical Treatment

To restore normal heart rhythm or manage severe symptoms.

Catheter ablation (burning, freezing, or using high-energy electrical pulses to destroy problematic heart tissue).
Electrical cardioversion (using electricity to reset the heart rhythm).
Implantation of devices like pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) for rhythm management.

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Surgical Options

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Surgical ablation

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Atrial fibrillation Treatment

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

Lifestyle Modifications

To manage symptoms, reduce triggers, and lower the risk of complications.

Avoid triggers such as caffeine, spicy food, stress, dehydration, and lack of sleep.
Maintain a healthy weight and eat a balanced diet.
Exercise regularly (aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly), but avoid excessive or too hard exercise.
Do not smoke and limit alcohol consumption.

ConsultCardiologistDietitianExercise Physiologist

Medicinal Treatment

To regulate heart rhythm and rate, and prevent blood clots and stroke.

Medications to control heart rate and rhythm (e.g., beta blockers, anti-arrhythmics).
Anticoagulants to lower the risk of blood clots and stroke.
Treatment of underlying conditions or adjustment of medicines that may cause AFib.

ConsultCardiologist

Surgical Treatment

To restore normal heart rhythm or manage severe symptoms.

Catheter ablation (burning, freezing, or using high-energy electrical pulses to destroy problematic heart tissue).
Electrical cardioversion (using electricity to reset the heart rhythm).
Implantation of devices like pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) for rhythm management.

ConsultCardiologistElectrophysiologistCardiac Surgeon

Surgical Options

Compare procedures, costs, and hospitals.

Surgical ablation

Specialists

CardiologistDietitianExercise PhysiologistElectrophysiologistCardiac Surgeon

About This Disease

Learn about the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of Atrial fibrillation Treatment.

Know more about Atrial fibrillation Treatment

Atrial fibrillation Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment

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Surgical Options

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About This Disease

Atrial fibrillation Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment

Surgical Treatment

Contents

Surgical Options

Specialists

About This Disease