If you have chronic or persistent atrial fibrillation, it's important to learn all you can about this problem. Talk openly with your doctor and find out what you can do to keep chronic atrial fibrillation managed. Some questions to ask your doctor include:
-What is causing my chronic atrial fibrillation?
-Could other health conditions, such as hypertension or diabetes, cause atrial fibrillation?
-What should I do if I test my pulse and feel an irregular or rapid heartbeat?
-What medical tests will you do for chronic atrial fibrillation?
-What is the best treatment for this condition?
-Must I stay on the medications the rest of my life?
-Will I have any restrictions on physical activity or exercise?
-How often should I have checkups and screenings for heart disease?
-How can I manage high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation?
-What is electrical cardioversion and will that help my condition? -Will my health insurance cover the necessary treatments for chronic atrial fibrillation?
-Where can I find more information on chronic atrial fibrillation on the internet?
If you have chronic or persistent atrial fibrillation, it's
important to learn all you can about this problem. Talk openly with
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Dr. Douglas Severance answered:If you have chronic or persistent atrial fibrillation, it's important to learn all you can about this problem. Talk openly with your doctor and find out what you can do to keep chronic atrial fibrillation managed. Some questions to ask your doctor include:
