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What Causes Chest Pain While Suffering From Atrial Fibrillation?

My husband has an atrial fibrillation roughly every 2 weeks. Would you suggest cardio version or ablation? He takes toprel 50 mg at bedtime and 25 mg in the AM, and we increase the dose when he has an episode. He does not have chest pain or shortness of breath during these episodes. We do see a cardiologist. Thank-you
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely go for RFA (radio frequency Ablation).
He is having recurrent attacks of AF (atrial fibrillation) despite of taking anti arrhythmia drug.
This is clear cut indication for RFA.
Recurrent AF can be life threatening.
So better to consult Cardiologist who is specialist in RFA and get it done.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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What Causes Chest Pain While Suffering From Atrial Fibrillation?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely go for RFA (radio frequency Ablation). He is having recurrent attacks of AF (atrial fibrillation) despite of taking anti arrhythmia drug. This is clear cut indication for RFA. Recurrent AF can be life threatening. So better to consult Cardiologist who is specialist in RFA and get it done. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.