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Atrial fibrillation – is there a role for lifestyle modification?

February 9, 2018 Andrew To
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55M presented with first episode of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation proven on resting ECG in the GP practice. Echocardiogram showed structurally normal heart. The cardiologist decided to manage conservatively without starting anti-arrhythmics right now. Which of the following risk factor management should be part of his AF treatment and prevention?

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In Drug Treatment, Lifestyle modification, Hypertension, Atrial fibrillation Tags Atrial fibrillation, weight, obesity, alcohol, hypertension

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