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Atrial Fibrillation Estimated To Be Three Times More Common Than Previously Thought

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Westminster, MD

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Atrial fibrillation estimated to be three times more common than previously thought
Atrial fibrillation estimated to be three times more common than previously thought
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-atrial-fibrillation-common-previously-thought.html
September 12
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thanks for the information Cliff!

September 12
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Heart palpitations (pal-pih-TAY-shuns) are feelings of having a fast-beating, fluttering or pounding heart. Stress, exercise, medication or, rarely, a medical condition can trigger them. Stress, exercise, medication OR RARELY A MEDICAL CONDITION? Rarely? But a Doctor Covers His A$$, puts you on expensive medications says "see you in a year" while checking your sonic rhythm at home shows constant normal sinus rhythm? In the mean time, fatigue, light headedness, muscle and joint pain, nausea and vision complications not present before the meds present? All side affects of the medications? 😎 Help me understand?

September 12
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is indeed a common heart rhythm disorder. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that 12.1 million people in the U.S. will have AFib by 2030. AFib is the most common heart rhythm disorder treated in the United States. It is characterized by irregular and Show Full Answer

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is indeed a common heart rhythm disorder. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that 12.1 million people in the U.S. will have AFib by 2030. AFib is the most common heart rhythm disorder treated in the United States. It is characterized by irregular and often rapid heartbeats, which can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.

September 12

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