Patient's question:
My father previously had sudden palpitations and then fainted, and was sent to the hospital. After a thorough examination, it was found that he had atrial fibrillation. I'm worried that he might have other issues and want to know if there are any quick and effective treatments available. What are the treatments for atrial fibrillation?Doctor's answer:
If it is paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, we need to administer medication to convert it to a normal heart rhythm. If it is persistent atrial fibrillation, there are also two treatment methods. One is to convert it to sinus rhythm, provided there are no thrombi in the atria and ventricles. Anticoagulant treatment should be administered before and after the conversion. The other treatment method is to control the heart rate by taking oral medication to keep the resting heart rate between 60 and 80 beats per minute. All atrial fibrillation patients require anticoagulant treatment to prevent the recurrence of embolic events.