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Medications for AF
Your doctor is most likely to prescribe a medication as the first course of action to manage your AF. There are two main types of medication: rate control and rhythm control medication.1,2,3

Non-Medical Treatments for Atrial Fibrillation (Procedures)1
If medication is not successful, your doctor may discuss alternative treatment options.

Catheter Ablation
This technique has now become a common procedure used to prevent recurring Atrial Fibrillation.1
References
1.Van Gelder I C, Hemels M EW (2006) The progressive nature of atrial fibrillation: a rationale for early restoration and maintenance of sinus rhythm Europace 8, 943–949 2. Kirchhof P, Benussi S, Kotecha D, Ahlsson A, Atar D et al. (2016) 2016 ESC Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation developed in collaboration with EACTS. Eur Heart J 37 (38): 2893-2962. 3. AF Association, http://www.heartrhythmalliance.org/afa/uk/treatment-options. 4. American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/atrial-fibrillation/treatment-and-prevention-of-atrial-fibrillation/atrial-fibrillation-medications
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