Just having been diagnosed with Afib, I found this incredibly enlightening. Answered many questions I have about Afib and treatment. Just another great video from Dr. Leslie.
Yes, that's a rhythm control medication. For this episode, we didn't have time to go into any of the specific drugs that are used for rate control or rhythm control...the pharmacological management of rate and rhythm control is a very dense topic to cover. Dr. Pellegrini teaches it regularly to medical trainees, however it's beyond the scope of this video.
Is mitral valve prolapse / regurgitation also called or be a heart failure ?? And could it cause atrial fibrillation ?? 🤔 As I do get AF , sometimes really heavy fast thumping palpitations for lengthy periods ! Tia 🙌
A leaking mitral valve can cause the atrium to enlarge, and anything that enlarges the atria tends to increase the risk of afib. I would recommend asking your health provider to explain your echocardiogram findings and whether you have signs of heart failure; it can be related to mitral valve regurgitation but they don't always happen together.
@@BetterHealthWhileAging ty soo veryyy much 🙌 Truly appreciate your response 🫶 Yes I will ask him … as I’ve often thought it could be related & read that it might be also !? 💁♀️ It’s a mind field out there with varying info 🤔 Important & Excellent work well done 👏 ☺️ Bless 💜
