Prevent Mishaps With Meds for Atrial Fibrillation

March 2019

You'll see more patients get meds to treat atrial fibrillation...as it becomes more common in our aging population.

This rapid, irregular heartbeat...where upper and lower heart chambers are out of sync...reduces blood flow. It can increase the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other serious problems.

Rate control meds (metoprolol, diltiazem, etc) slow down a too-fast heartbeat.

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Prevent Mishaps With Meds for Atrial Fibrillation

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