Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Explained: Stroke Risk, Treatment Options, and Patient Guide

Understand Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) with this easy-to-follow, evidence-based guide written by clinical pharmacy specialists.

If you’ve been diagnosed with AFib, or told you're at risk, this guide will help you understand what atrial fibrillation is, why it happens, and how it’s treated.

This resource covers the most important AFib topics patients search for:

• What causes AFib and how it develops
• How AFib increases your risk of stroke and heart failure
• How doctors diagnose AFib (ECG, Holter monitor, echocardiogram)
• The difference between rate control and rhythm control
• How to interpret your CHA₂DS₂‑VASc score and stroke risk
• Which blood thinners (like Eliquis, Xarelto, or Warfarin) may be used
• When catheter ablation or cardioversion is considered
• What the ABC Pathway is and how it guides modern AFib treatment

Written in plain language with real-world examples, this guide empowers you to better understand your condition, ask the right questions at your appointments, and confidently take an active role in your care.

📦 What You’ll Get:

• 24-page printable AFib guide (PDF)
• Step-by-step AFib management checklist
• Created by a board-certified clinical pharmacy specialist in anticoagulation and cardiac intensive care

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