Atrial Fibrillation

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If you’re one of the millions of Americans living with atrial fibrillation (AFib), Trinity Health Michigan can help. Our arrhythmia team improves lives by lowering the risk of stroke and helping people live healthier. We use sophisticated diagnostic tools and groundbreaking treatments that are safe and effective.

If you have AFib, heart palpitations can disrupt your sleep and keep you from doing the activities you love. Our team specializes in finding the treatment option that’s right for you. We help you manage AFib so you can get back to enjoying life.

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What Is AFib?

AFib is the most common type of heart arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). It can lead to stroke and heart failure and can even be life-threatening. AFib occurs when the heart’s upper chambers beat out of sync with the lower chambers. The irregular heartbeats prevent blood from flowing effectively, which can lead to blood clots that cause stroke.

Some people with AFib have no symptoms at all, but many people feel their heart skip a beat, flutter, or beat heavily or quickly. These heart palpitations are often worse when moving around, but they can happen anytime. AFib also causes shortness of breath, dizziness and lightheadedness.

AFib Care at Trinity Health Michigan: Why Choose Us?

The dedicated team at Trinity Health Michigan has extensive experience managing AFib. We provide a range of treatments, including minimally invasive ablation techniques. We customize your treatment plan and monitor your health.

At our comprehensive AFib clinic, you’ll find:

Experienced team: Our lab performs a high number of echocardiogram tests every year, giving us the expertise to do these tests efficiently and accurately.
Innovative diagnostic tools: We use sophisticated 3D mapping equipment to identify the precise location of rhythm disturbances in the heart. This precision enables us to provide effective treatments and excellent results. Learn more about cardiac imaging.
Tailored noninvasive treatments: Managing AFib usually involves a combination of treatments, such as medication, monitoring and lifestyle changes to lower your risk factors. Your team works closely with you to adjust medications, evaluate your progress and recommend changes to your plan. We use implanted monitoring devices that detect arrhythmias remotely so you can continue with your daily activities.
Sophisticated minimally invasive procedures: We are leaders in less-invasive techniques called ablations that improve your quality of life and minimize the symptoms of AFib. We also offer the WATCHMAN™ procedure as an excellent option for people who are unable to take blood-thinner medication. If you need surgery for hard-to-treat AFib, we provide advanced, minimally invasive techniques.
Comprehensive care: Our team of arrhythmia experts knows that AFib often occurs along with many other health conditions, such as sleep apnea, lung disease and high blood pressure. We collaborate with your primary care doctor, cardiovascular surgeons and other specialists. You’ll receive customized care based on your specific health concerns.

Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

Our arrhythmia specialists treat AFib with the latest techniques, including innovative catheter ablation procedures. Minimally invasive treatments help you feel better sooner. Learn more about the treatments for AFib.