Season 1, Ep #4: Our Guest- Andrew Benn, MD, FACC discusses atrial fibrillation (AFib) and why it happens. He covers various risk factors and lifestyle changes that can help manage AFib.
The main takeaways from the conversation are: 1) AFib is often accompanied by other heart conditions that need to be managed, 2) AFib treatment is a team effort between the patient and cardiologist, 3) AFib is a chronic condition that requires ongoing management, 4) Lifestyle factors such as alcohol consumption, caffeine intake, weight, and stress can impact AFib, and 5) Slowing down the heart rate, maintaining normal rhythm, and reducing the risk of stroke are key goals in AFib treatment.
Takeaways
AFib is often accompanied by other heart conditions that need to be managed
AFib treatment is a team effort between the patient and cardiologist
AFib is a chronic condition that requires ongoing management
Lifestyle factors such as alcohol consumption, caffeine intake, weight, and stress can impact AFib
Slowing down the heart rate, maintaining normal rhythm, and reducing the risk of stroke are key goals in AFib treatment
Sound Bites
"You should be as positive about your atrial fibrillation as a Cub fan is about the Cubs."
"Huge meals equals bad. Generally, we're meant to eat small frequent meals."
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