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What Causes Atrial Fibrillation After A Migraine Attack?

My friend Lynn, female, 55, in good health, no prior heart problrems, has chronic migraines. This morning with a really bad migraine, took immitrex pill, short time later began vomiting, went into atrial fib which has not resolved over a 4 hr period since vomiting. Shee is a family practice doctor, managed to do ekg which comfirmed atrial fib. Any ideas?

                                                  
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Consult a cardiologist and get evaluated.

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What Causes Atrial Fibrillation After A Migraine Attack?

Hi, Consult a cardiologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.