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Not really.
In a fib the first approach is medication.
Anticoagulation is important.
If the rate is controlled with anticoagulation then fine.
If not ablation might be an option, where they destroly the focus of the a fib with a catheter procedure.
It is not typically a dangerous or life threatening condition as long as it is manged correctly.
Not really.
In a fib the first approach is medication.
Anticoagulation is important.
If the rate is controlled with anticoagulation then fine.
If not ablation might be an option, where they destroly the focus of the a fib with a catheter procedure.
It is not typically a dangerous or life threatening condition as long as it is manged correctly.
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