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What Causes Multiple Strokes In Atrial Fibrillation Patients?

I am 75 years old and I have A fib. I have had 3 grafts and a pacemaker I have had a lot of fibulation but, I am on a new meds for a month without any fibulation Amiodaeone 200mg . They are still wanting to do an abliation. I have also had 4 mini strokes without knowing it it showed up on ct scan, what are the risk.
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Hi,

Atrial fibrillation causes occasional stagnation of blood in atria, which causes blood to clot (thrombosis). These clots when gets dislodged into brain arteries, causes blockage and stroke. To prevent this, drugs like warfarin/aspirin are given regularly. Also, if fibrillation is not getting controlled with medication, ablation is the best option. Your doctor will discuss these details.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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What Causes Multiple Strokes In Atrial Fibrillation Patients?

Hi, Atrial fibrillation causes occasional stagnation of blood in atria, which causes blood to clot (thrombosis). These clots when gets dislodged into brain arteries, causes blockage and stroke. To prevent this, drugs like warfarin/aspirin are given regularly. Also, if fibrillation is not getting controlled with medication, ablation is the best option. Your doctor will discuss these details. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician