In This Episode:
Dr. K talks about atrial fibrillation (afib) with Cara Pellegrini, MD, a specialist in cardiac electrophysiology and an expert on the Watchman device and other ways to treat this common heart arrhythmia. They cover:
- What is afib & what causes it?
- What are the symptoms of afib & how is it diagnosed?
- How is afib treated?
- What to know about blood-thinners for afib
- Treating afib in frail older adults
- Atrial fibrillation & stroke risk
- Watchman for afib & stroke prevention
- Who should consider Watchman?
- Afib in dementia
- How lifestyle changes can powerfully affect afib
- What to ask doctors about afib
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Related Resources:
- Heart & Rhythm Society: Guide to Atrial Fibrillation
- CHAโDSโ-VASc Score for Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Risk
- Dr. Cara Pellegrini’s Watchman Videos
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