Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider About Atrial Fibrillation

• What is the underlying cause of my atrial fibrillation?
• What treatment will be started initially?
• What long term monitoring will be required?
• What is my risk for developing a stroke: high, intermediate, or low?
• Will I have to take Coumadin and if so, for how long?
• What are the side effects of taking Coumadin?
• What lifestyle modifications do you recommend and why?
• What are my treatment options?
• Are there newer medical therapies?
• Am I a candidate for radiofrequency catheter ablation?
• At what point will surgery be considered as a treatment option?
• What are the risks and benefits of surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation?
• Are there any clinical trials for which I might qualify?