1) What does it mean to have atrial fibrillation?
2) Are there different types of atrial fibrillation?
3) Does a cardiologist need to monitor my condition, or can my primary care doctor do it?
4) What caused my atrial fibrillation?
5) Will it go away on its own?
6) Will it get worse without treatment?
7) What are the chances my atrial fibrillation may lead to stroke?
8) What are my treatment options?
9) If I am treated with medications, what are the odds of these drugs working successfully and what are the possible side effects?
10) If I am treated with a procedure, what are the chances it will work and what are the risks?
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Posted February 2010