Know the warning signs and when treatment is needed. Atrial fibrillation ablation is done to fix and prevent an irregular and often very fast type of heartbeat called afib You may need this treatment if you have a fast, fluttering heartbeat that doesn't get better with medicine or other treatments. It's used to treat some types of irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias An example is atrial fibrillation (afib) Sometimes cardioversion is done using medicines.
The irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm of afib can lead to blood clots in the heart, increasing a patient's risk of stroke Clinicians can use medication and therapies to help reset the heart rhythm, but some patients have afib that persists and worsens. The symptoms include feelings of constant sadness or worry, trouble concentrating, and loss of interest in most activities You may be sent to a healthcare professional trained in mental health conditions, called a psychologist or psychiatrist. This treatment is commonly used for people with unstable atrial flutter After electrical cardioversion, you may need medicines to control your heart rhythm for the rest of your life.
The irregular heartbeat may be noticed during a health checkup for another reason Symptoms of an arrhythmia may include A fluttering, pounding or racing feeling in the chest Atrial fibrillation — also called afib — is a common heart rhythm disorder If you have afib, you may have some concerns about traveling with your condition.
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