Call emergency services now if you have chest pain, severe shortness of breath, fainting, confusion, or signs of stroke
Sit or lie down and rest
Try slow, steady breathing
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and recreational drugs
Drink water if you are not on a fluid restriction and are not nauseated
Take only your prescribed AFib medicines exactly as directed
Do not take extra doses unless your doctor has told you to
Use a vagal maneuver only if your clinician has specifically taught you to do it
Check your pulse and note the time the episode started
Monitor your symptoms closely
Seek urgent medical care if the episode lasts longer than your doctor advised or keeps recurring
Contact your cardiologist or doctor for a treatment plan to follow at home
Do not drive yourself if you feel unwell or dizzy