💓 Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

Commonly prescribed medications, what to avoid, and lifestyle guidance

📋 Overview

AFib is an irregular heart rhythm that increases stroke risk. Treatment controls rate and prevents clots.

💊 Commonly Prescribed Medications

Apixaban (Eliquis)Blood Thinner (DOAC)

Most commonly prescribed for stroke prevention in AFib.

Once daily effective stroke prevention.

Older option. Requires regular INR monitoring.

Controls heart rate.

DigoxinCardiac Glycoside

Used for rate control, especially in heart failure with AFib.

🚫 What to Avoid

NSAIDs increase bleeding risk with blood thinners. Avoid excess alcohol.

🥗 Lifestyle Tips

Limit alcohol and caffeine, manage stress, treat sleep apnea, maintain healthy weight.

📋 Important Note

Never stop blood thinners for AFib without your doctor's guidance.