AFIB

I am 82. I have had an ischemic stroke due to AFIB. I have a Watchman in my heart to minimize future strokes, but I have arrhythmia. What should my cardiologist and I be doing? 

 

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Thank you for sharing that. You're clearly thinking ahead and advocating for yourself, which is essential in managing complex heart conditions, especially at age 82. Given your medical history—ischemic stroke due to atrial fibrillation (AFib), implantation of a Watchman device, and ongoing arrhythmia—here’s what you and your cardiologist should be focusing on now:

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AFIB for Older Adults

As a geriatrician, I’m often asked about atrial fibrillation (afib), a common heart rhythm issue in older adults. In this video, I sit down with Dr. Cara Pellegrini, a cardiologist and an expert in cardiac electrophysiology, to discuss what you need to know about afib, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

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PREVENT AND REVERSE ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

This video does not appear to be fraudulent or quackery. Dr. Navinder S. Sawhney is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist affiliated with Palomar Health Medical Group.

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AFib After an Ablation: What to Know

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Experiencing persistent or recurring atrial fibrillation (AFib) can be frustrating, especially when it happens after an ablation procedure.  Oussama Wazni, MD, MBA, and Ayman Hussein, MD, discuss treatment options like medications, redo ablations, and the Convergent procedure.

June 10, 2025
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/podcasts/love-your-heart/afib-after-an-ablation-what-to-know  

Podcast Transcript

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