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If you have AFib and your heart is beating too slowly, you might need a pacemaker, along with other treatments, to keep it at a safe rate.
People with atrial fibrillation may need a pacemaker to keep their heart rate consistent. Learn about treatment goals, ideal candidates, and potential risks.
Persistent atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart conditions in the U.S. Early diagnosis and treatment can help restore regular heart function. With the right treatment, you can reduce symptoms and avoid complications.
So this treatment blocks the faulty heart signals that cause atrial fibrillation (AFib). Once the AV node is destroyed, a pacemaker is needed to control the heart rhythm. If AFib doesn't get better with medicine or other treatments, a procedure called cardiac ablation may be necessary.
Many patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) have sinus node dysfunction with symptomatic bradycardia requiring pacemaker placement. Moreover, antiarrhythmic drug treatment may lead to sinus or atrioventricular nodal dysfunction that may require pacing in order to permit up-titration of drug dose.
Permanent Pacemaker. Pacemakers are devices that can be placed in your body, usually by surgery, to support the electrical system in your heart. They can stabilize abnormal heart rhythms and prevent problems that can disrupt or endanger your life.
On the electrocardiogram (ECG), AF is described by the replacement of consistent P waves by rapid oscillations or fibrillatory waves that vary in size, shape, and timing, associated with an irregular, frequently rapid ventricular response when atrioventricular (AV) conduction is intact (1).
Treatment options may include: Medications. Nonsurgical procedures. Surgical procedures. This printable sheet, Partnering in Your Treatment (PDF) | Spanish (PDF), can help you discuss your goals and options with your health care professional. Clinical Trials.
A pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device that prevents the heart from beating too slowly. You need surgery to get a pacemaker. The device is placed under the skin near the collarbone.
The type of pacemaker used depends on the stage of AFib; dual chamber pacemakers are typically employed in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, while single chamber pacemakers are used for most patients with persistent or chronic AFib. Pacemakers can also help to prevent AFib episodes by using rapid atrial pacing therapy, a form of cardiac pacing.