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Living Well with Atrial Fibrillation: A Practical Guide to Medical Management

Most people with atrial fibrillation are managed with medications long before any procedure is considered. Here is a clear, honest look at how AFib medications work, what to expect, and when medical management may not be enough.

Sandeep M. Patel, MDJuly 26, 2026

Patient Education

AFib and Stroke Prevention: Making Sense of Your Anticoagulation Choices

Atrial fibrillation raises stroke risk, but the right prevention plan is personal. Here is a clear guide to blood thinners, bleeding risk, and newer options.

Sandeep M. Patel, MDJune 13, 2026

Treatment Options

The Surgical Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation: A Patient's Guide

Atrial fibrillation can be exhausting and dangerous, but for the right patient the surgical Maze procedure offers a durable chance at a normal heart rhythm. Here is how it works and who benefits most.

Dr. Rahul HandaJune 5, 2026

Treatment Options

Watchman and Left Atrial Appendage Closure for AFib: A Patient Guide

If you have AFib and struggle with blood thinners, left atrial appendage closure may be an option. Here is how the Watchman procedure works and who it suits.

Sandeep M. Patel, MDMay 31, 2026

Treatment Options

Atrial Fibrillation: Rate Control vs Rhythm Control

If you have atrial fibrillation, your care will likely follow one of two broad strategies: controlling how fast your heart beats, or restoring and maintaining a normal rhythm. Understanding the difference, and why stroke prevention sits alongside both, helps you participate in a decision that is more personal than it first appears.

Kunal U. Gurav, MDMay 29, 2026