A fast, pounding heartbeat could be due to AFib, a type of heart rhythm disorder. Know the warning signs and when treatment is needed.

Feb 25, 2025 · How do you treat atrial fibrillation? Learn about medicines, procedures, and other treatments to get your heart back into a normal rhythm.

AFib is an arrhythmia that can cause heart palpitations, fatigue and dizziness. AFib can lead to a stroke. Learn risk factors and treatment options.

May 6, 2025 · In most cases, AFib can be treated with medications that manage the heart’s rhythm and/or slow the heart rate. Procedures such as electrical cardioversion and ablation can also help …

Nov 30, 2023 · The “2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation” provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the treatment of patients with atrial …

Nov 30, 2022 · Atrial fibrillation is treated with lifestyle changes, medicines, and procedures, including surgery, to help prevent blood clots, slow your heartbeat, or restore your heart’s normal rhythm.

Dec 3, 2025 · Heart rate controlling medicines, such as beta-blockers that include Coreg (Carvedilol) and Lopressor, and Toprol (Metoprolol), are the best way to treat AFib. These medications can …

Drugs are not a cure for atrial fibrillation, but in many cases they help to make the symptoms less bothersome. Heart rate control: Slowing down and controlling the heart rate during episodes of atrial …

Jul 16, 2025 · Some medications for AFib can help prevent blood clots and restore a healthy heart rate and rhythm. Procedures such as electrical cardioversion and catheter ablation can also help treat AFib.

Learn about the 6 treatment options for AFib.