Every patient is different, but there are four main strategies for managing AFib. You may hear your doctor call these the “Four Pillars of AFib Care.” Depending on your needs, your doctors may recommend one or more of these strategies.

  • Rate Control: Managing or preventing your heart from beating too fast.
  • Rhythm Control: Returning to and maintaining a normal rhythm in your heart
  • Stroke Prevention: Preventing blood clots from forming
  • Risk Factor Management: Focusing on lifestyle choices.

Heart Conditions

  • Atrial Fibrillation (AF / AFib) in Adults
  • Atrial Fibrillation in Children
  • Heart Rhythm Disorders in Adults
  • Heart Rhythm Disorders in Children
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in Children

Topics

  • Diagnosis
  • Lifestyle
  • Prevention
  • Testing
  • Treatment

Resource Type

  • Printable Guide