Print Atrial fibrillation care at Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic doctors trained in evaluating and treating cardiovascular medicine (cardiologists), cardiovascular surgery (cardiovascular surgeons) and other specialists work together to evaluate and treat people with atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm conditions. Your Mayo Clinic care team. Mayo doctors get to know you and your concerns completely. Your treatment plain is explained in plain language. Your health care team works with you to provide exactly the care you need. A detailed itinerary for appointments, tests and procedures lets you make the most of your time at the clinic. All tests and labs are completed at Mayo Clinic, which means tests taken in the morning can be reviewed the same afternoon. This collaborative approach means your health care team can often evaluate you and develop a treatment plan within 2 to 3 days. Advanced diagnosis and treatment. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in heart diseases use the most current treatments for atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm disorders, including hybrid ablation and pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation. Treatments to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation include left atrial appendage closure. Comprehensive cardiovascular research. Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Research Center focuses on developing innovative diagnostic tests and treatments for people with cardiovascular disease. The Mayo Clinic experience and patient stories Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care like they've never experienced. See the stories of satisfied Mayo Clinic patients. Heart transplant patient finding motivation through competition, music and the Mayo Clinic communityMark Forbess playing the piano in the Mayo atrium The fall It was Good Friday 2023. Mark Forbess was just leaving Mayo Clinic in Florida after his first appointment as a new patient at the heart failure program, when everything went black. "I found myself on the pavement in front of Mayo Clinic," says Mark. "I was emerging from unconsciousness. Everything was dark. I opened my eyes to see that my face was pressed onto… Heart procedure provides solution to worryAfter a rewarding career and entrepreneurial endeavors, Julie Wesson was looking forward to retirement. Julie and her husband had built their dream home, a log cabin in a secluded area of Wisconsin near Tomah. They had settled into a quiet, peaceful life running a cat sanctuary. But a presurgery exam for cataract surgery in July 2021 revealed an unexpected diagnosis for Julie — atrial fibrillation. Motivation for a solution With atrial fibrillation, Julie's heart was pumping… Expertise and rankingsMayo Clinic staff in the Heart Rhythm Clinic has extensive experience and expertise in diagnosing and treating people with atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm disorders. Mayo Clinic doctors evaluate and treat more than 24,000 people with atrial fibrillation each year. Nationally recognized expertise Mayo Clinic campuses are nationally recognized for expertise in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery: Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for heart and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Minnesota, and the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2024–2025 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings. Learn more about Mayo Clinic's cardiovascular medicine and cardiovascular surgery departments' expertise and rankings. Locations, travel and lodgingMayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states. For more information on visiting Mayo Clinic, choose your location below: Mayo Clinic's campus in Arizona Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota Mayo Clinic Health System Mayo Clinic Healthcare, located in London Costs and insuranceMayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people. In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need. Learn more about appointments at Mayo Clinic. Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card. More information about billing and insurance: Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota Mayo Clinic Health System By Mayo Clinic Staff Request an appointment Doctors & departments March 08, 2024 Print Living with atrial fibrillation? Connect with others like you for support and answers to your questions in the Heart Rhythm Conditions support group on Mayo Clinic Connect, a patient community. Heart Rhythm Conditions Discussions Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group 947 Replies Wed, Nov 20, 2024 chevron-right Long Term PAC and PVC Suffer. Need your support and guidance 102 Replies Mon, Nov 18, 2024 chevron-right Living with Atrial Fibrillation: What are Your Experiences? 48 Replies Thu, Nov 07, 2024 chevron-right See more discussions Related Atrial fibrillation Atrial fibrillation and managing stress Caregiving for someone with atrial fibrillation Does atrial fibrillation run in families? Does older age increase the risk of atrial fibrillation? Mayo Clinic Minute: Identifying and treating atrial fibrillation Planning to travel with atrial fibrillation? Pregnancy and atrial fibrillation Should I make changes to my diet if I've been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation? 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