rhythm. It may also involve catheter-based treatments applying radiofrequency or cryotherapy (freezing) to modify cardiac tissue to TM help rhythm management. Successful treatment of atrial fibrillation can be difficult, and the risk of reoccurrence is fairly high. It is important to realize that many reoccurrences are unrecognized, and anticoagulation therapy should not be discontinued unless advised by the treating physician. Women are at higher risk of atrial fibrillation related stroke. Atrial fibrillation related strokes are typically larger stokes and have significant stroke-related disability and lower quality of life. Historically, women have had a lower rate of diagnosis and treatment (anticoagulation) than men, which may have led to a higher stroke rate. Recently, newer medications have been developed and approved for anticoagulation for patients with atrial fibrillation which have very consistent, predictable effects and do not require blood tests for monitoring. Because atrial fibrillation can cause such devastating complications such as heart failure and stroke, it is extremely important to have this disorder properly diagnosed and treated. If you or anyone you know has atrial fibrillation, or symptoms suggesting atrial fibrillation, please consult your physician. GLM Dr. Richard Simons is an experienced, board certified cardiology physician with Nanticoke Cardiology Associates and an active staff physician with Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford, Delaware. Nanticoke Health Services features a full-service community hospital. Nanticoke’s experienced staff provides high-quality clinical care in a warm and caring setting. The hospital holds a Level III trauma status for emergency services, a comprehensive cancer center, a Nationally Accredited and awardwinning Stroke Center, a Nationally Accredited Sleep Center, the only Delaware health care facility to have an Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation program, certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation, along with a growing physician network which includes physicians in over 37 different specialties. For further information, please call 302-629-6611,or visit www.nanticoke.org.
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