Ideally the hyperthyroidism should be corrected first. Once the thyroid is settled there is a chance that the AF will go away. However since you had open heart surgery the likelihood that you have a structural issue causing the AF is high. I do agree with your physician the thyroid should get under control first, because regardless of what we do regarding the AF without the thyroid being in the normal range it will not work.
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Ideally the hyperthyroidism should be corrected first. Once the thyroid is settled there is a chance that the AF will go away. However since you had open heart surgery the likelihood that you have a structural issue causing the AF is high. I do agree with your physician the thyroid should get under control first, because regardless of what we do regarding the AF without the thyroid being in the normal range it will not work.
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