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Atrial Fibrillation

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Atrial Fibrillation Home Care

Home care for atrial fibrillation includes:

Do not drink alcohol.
Stop smoking.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Eat a healthy heart diet:

Weight loss if you are overweight
Learn how to take your own pulse.

Notify your doctor if your heart rate is high

If you have high blood pressure:

Learn how to take your blood pressure.
Check your blood pressure every day
Keep a blood pressure diary.

Take prescription medications as directed.
Avoid stimulants:

Amphetamines
Caffeine
Decongestants
Diet pills

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Last Updated: Nov 9, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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