AFib has been associated with an increased risk of heart-related stroke and death. Treatment
with rhythm control may decrease the risk for these events, potentially improving the overall health and survival of patients living with AFib.

  • Reducing your symptoms and improving your quality of life: Treatment with rhythm control may decrease AFib symptoms and improve quality of life.
  • Reducing the number of urgent care or emergency room visits and hospitalizations: Treatment with rhythm control for people with symptomatic AFib may reduce unplanned urgent visits and hospitalizations.
  • Reducing the chances of your disease becoming more severe: AFib can become more frequent or persistent over time, which is called AFib disease progression.
  • Reducing the change of heart-related stroke or death: AFib has been associated with an increased risk of heart-related stroke and death. Treatment with rhythm control may decrease the risk for these events, potentially improving the overall health and survival of patients living with AFib.

Heart Conditions

  • Atrial Fibrillation (AF / AFib) in Adults
  • Atrial Fibrillation in Children

Topics

  • Lifestyle
  • Prevention
  • Treatment

Resource Type

  • Printable Guide