How Can You Prevent Atrial Fibrillation?
Published: Sep 20, 2024
Atrial fibrillation can be managed and sometimes prevented with lifestyle changes and medical interventions. Let's look at some effective prevention strategies.
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Dietary Adjustments
Adopting a Mediterranean diet, rich in healthy fats like olive oil and nuts, has been shown to reduce AF risk. Including fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids may also have heart-protective benefits.
Blood Pressure Management
Controlling blood pressure is crucial in AF prevention. Studies suggest that lowering blood pressure through lifestyle changes or medication reduces AF risk significantly.
Medical Interventions
Medications such as mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) may help reduce AF risk. These drugs have shown promise in decreasing the occurrence of both new-onset and recurrent AF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a Mediterranean diet can lower AF risk.
Lowering blood pressure is crucial in preventing AF.
MRAs and other medications can help reduce AF risk.
Fish oil rich in omega-3s may protect against AF.
Key Takeaways
Implementing these prevention strategies can significantly reduce your AF risk.
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References
Estruch R, Ros E, Salas-Salvadó J, et al. Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease with a Mediterranean diet. N Engl J Med 2013; 368:1279.
Soliman EZ, Rahman AF, Zhang ZM, et al. Effect of Intensive Blood Pressure Lowering on the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation. Hypertension 2020; 75:1491.
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