Treatments

Common options used to treat Afib include medication, cardioversion, and procedures like ablation. But treatment goes beyond procedures — making heart-healthy lifestyle changes is a core part of Afib care. Strong evidence shows that a healthy lifestyle improves treatment outcomes, lowers Afib recurrence, and enhances overall quality of life. Explore insights from the MyAfib community and log your own treatment experiences to contribute to our growing database of collective knowledge.

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These are the most reported treatments by MyAfib members. 

The percentage of reporters who reported this specific treatment
Electrical Cardioversion 50.0%
Catheter Ablation 33.3%
Flecainide 33.3%
Metoprolol 33.3%
Amiodarone 16.7%

Community insights

These visualizations show real-time data shared by MyAfib community members. Compare treatment effectiveness, learn about possible side effects and find out what to expect when starting a new treatment.  

Gender of members that
reported their triggers
66.7%
0.0%
33.3%
Type of Afib members who reported their treatments have
  • Paroxysmal
  • Persistent
  • Long-standing persistent
  • Permanent
Age of members that 
reported their treatments
How treatments affect the quality
of life of our members
Quality of Life Gauge
QoL: 3.1

Research highlights

Scientific studies show that Afib treatment is evolving towards integrated, patient-centered care. Discover key findings from recent studies that may help you better understand the latest treatment options.

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Pulse field ablation succeeds in 

66%

of all paroxysmal Afib cases

Electrical cardioversion has a

78%

success rate in people with recent-onset Afib

Early rhythm control reduces the risk of serious cardiac events by

21%

in people with recent-onset Afib

Catheter ablation has an initial success rate of up to 

70%

for people with paroxysmal Afib 

Other treatments

A complete overview of all treatments reported by MyAfib members.

The percentage of reporters who reported this specific treatment
Apixaban 16.7%
Bisoprolol 16.7%
Cryoballoon Ablation 16.7%
Dabigatran 16.7%
Diltiazem 16.7%
Edoxaban 16.7%
Radiofrequency Ablation 16.7%
Rivaroxaban 16.7%

About us

With MyAfib, you can track your progress, compare your experience to others, and directly contribute to new scientific research. All in one safe, easy-to-use dashboard.

Our mission is to:

  • Help you understand your Afib 

  • Build a strong community

  • Improve Afib management 

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Our scientists have published 300+ peer reviewed papers in top journals

Frequently asked questions

We’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions people ask about Afib and our platform.

Yes, you can use MyAfib without contributing to research. In the future, you’ll be able to use MyAfib to track your symptoms, triggers, treatments and habits and compare your experiences with others in the community without sharing the data with our researchers.

Because it will improve your life and our understanding of nuances in treatment effectiveness, underlying causes, mechanisms and triggers that can vary per person. Therefore, your insights are crucial.

MyAfib was created to bridge a gap in Afib management. Traditional treatments don’t work the same for everyone. The daily, lived experience of people living with this condition is often overlooked in conventional research about Afib, which mostly takes a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach.

MyAfib takes a holistic and personalized approach to Afib care.

How do we do that?

  • By providing clear, evidence-based information to help people better understand Afib. As a MyAfib member, you always have access to the latest Afib research and insights.
  • By offering a personal dashboard that helps users track their symptoms, identify triggers, and monitor progress over time.
  • By making it easy to share personal health data with cardiologists and other healthcare providers. We want to improve communication and help support more informed treatment decisions.
  • By inviting individuals to participate in research, because we believe that your experiences can help shape the future of Afib management. At MyAfib, we empower you to use your own health journey as a valuable source of insight — not just for you, but for the entire Afib community.

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