Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation

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Prevention

Do all you can to prevent heart disease, which is usually the cause of atrial fibrillation:

  • Manage your stress.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Eat a heart-healthy diet.
  • Control your blood pressure.
  • Lose extra weight.
  • Don't smoke.
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Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
John M. Miller, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Last Updated:
May 9, 2012
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