Population of Altoona, WI Last official estimated population of Altoona city (Eau Claire County**, Wisconsin state) was 7,155 (year 2014) [1]. This was 0.002% of total US population and 0.12% of total Wisconsin state population. Area of Altoona city is 4.9 miÂ² (=12.8 kmÂ²) [6], in this year population density was 1,448.97 p/miÂ². If population growth rate would be same as in period 2010-2014 (+1.63%/yr), Altoona city population in 2017 would be 7,511*.
Non-surgical Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib or AF) Electrical cardioversion is a procedure in which a patient receives an electrical shock on the outside of the chest (while under mild anesthesia) using either paddles or patches. The shock can be used to âresetâ the heart to a normal rhythm.
the type of atrial fibrillation you have your symptoms ; whether you have an underlying cause that needs to be treated ; The first step is to try to find the cause of the atrial fibrillation. If a cause can be identified, you may only need treatment for this. For example, if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), medication to treat it may also cure atrial fibrillation. If no underlying cause can be found, the treatment options are: 1  medicines to reduce the risk of a stroke. 2  medicines to control atrial fibrillation. 3  cardioversion (electric shock treatment) 4  catheter ablation. 5  having a pacemaker fitted.