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Atrial Fibrillation Cause?

Can an Angioplasty inadvertantly cause the triggering of Atrial Fibrillation?  I am referring the initial switch away from a normal sinus rhythm.
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I am interested in  finding out if with atrial fibrillation, is there any reason why I couldnt have weight loss surgery? I weigh
over 150 more than I should and I have a feeling I would most  definately  feel  better with  this weight  gone! Can someone help me with this? Thanks !!
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Is the condition of atrial fibrillation a contraindication for having surgery for kidney cancer?  Any information anyone can share would be grealy appreciated.  Thank you!!
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Dear Corsican,
No, there is no known link between angioplasty and atrial fibrillation.  However, persons with heart disease are at an increased risk for developing afib.
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