Patient discussions
Patients should avoid any trigger factors (e.g., caffeine, alcohol) and adjust their lifestyle to reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors where possible.[217][218] Gait training in patients taking warfarin will reduce complications of falls. Online patient information from recommended sources may be helpful. UpBeat: atrial fibrillation Opens in new window AHA: atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib) Opens in new window Shared decision-making between clinicians and patients may improve patient adherence to recommendations.[219]
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