Is Your Heart Trying to Tell You Something? The Condition You Need to Address Today with Dr Arfaat Khan

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders—and it's not just something to worry about "when you're older." In this episode, Dr. Arfaat Khan, a cardiac electrophysiologist, explains what AFib is, the symptoms you shouldn't ignore, who may be at risk, and why catching and treating it early can make a real difference. We also talk about catheter ablation, a minimally invasive treatment that can help restore a normal heart rhythm, and why more patients may benefit from knowing this option exists.

For more information about what Dr. Khan discussed in this episode, go to GetSmartAboutAFib.com

Transcript:

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Dr. Arfaat Khan: Hi Marijo, thank you for having me on the show.

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Marijo Tinlin: Hey, thank you. Absolutely. Let me get started here.

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Marijo Tinlin: Hello, this is Marijo Tinlin from the Teaching Your Toddler show. Today we have a great episode. We are recording in September, which is the beginning of AFib Awareness Month, and we have a special guest, Dr. Arfaat Khan, is with us to talk to us about that. So, first of all, doctor, welcome to the show. Tell us a little bit. What is AFib?

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Dr. Arfaat Khan: So, thank you, Marijo, for having me on the show today. So, atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is a very common heart rhythm disorder in which the top chambers of the heart start to beat periodically.

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