Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Drug information

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Upon diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF) many individuals are prescribed medications that include antiarrhythmic medication(s). These help to restore the normal (sinus) heart rhythm. They work by blocking specific electrical conduction channels in the heart. Many can slow the activation of the heart muscle, and others slow the recovery of the heart, each medication is effective for a particular heart rhythm disorder. Your doctor will make an assessment based upon your personal symptoms and the details of your diagnosis on an individual basis before prescribing the medication, you should also receive regular ‘medication reviews’.

Please download our booklet 'Atrial fibrillation (AF) drug information'

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