You will be seen in the Swedish AFib Clinic at the Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute to discuss an individualized evaluation and treatment plan.

Your evaluation may include:

• Comprehensive review of your medical history, family history, medication list
• Assessment of your risk factors for AFib
• Assessment of your stroke risk
• Screening for other conditions associated with AFib
• Physical exam
• Electrocardiogram
• Blood tests
• Echocardiogram (an ultrasound of your heart)
• Wearable heart monitor to track your heart rhythm at home

Atrial fibrillation can be related to many other health conditions such as high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, sleep apnea, thyroid issues, excessive alcohol or stimulant use and heart valve problems. Your doctor may need to order tests to see if you have any of these conditions.

Treatment for atrial fibrillation includes medications such as blood thinners to reduce the chance of a stroke. Some patients may need a medical procedure such as electrical cardioversion or ablation.

There also are surgical treatments for atrial fibrillation. At the Swedish AFib Clinic, we specialize in modified Maze surgery. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a series of precise incisions in the right and left atria to interrupt the irregular heart rhythms and restore a normal heartbeat.

See the AFib clinic featured on New Day Northwest. (Medical Director Dr. David Lam discusses AFib on the show.)

A patient, a patient’s family member, or a referring physician can request an appointment. We are committed to seeing each new patient as soon as possible, often in 1 week from the Emergency Department and 2 weeks from the Primary Care Provider.

For medical professionals with urgent patient transfers or requests, call 206-215-4545.