Aug 23, 2019 | Atrial Fibrilation, News
Stroke and heart disease have a lot in common. Abnormal heart rhythm can cause stroke, and they are linked by being among the top causes of death worldwide and by their long list of preventable causes. They are both one of the leading causes of death worldwide...
Aug 23, 2019 | Atrial Fibrilation, News
Some people have an irregular, and often rapid, heartbeat (known as atrial fibrillation), which makes them more likely to experience a stroke. This condition is often associated with other diseases that affect the heart, such as high blood pressure, an overactive...
Aug 23, 2019 | Atrial Fibrilation, News
Heart disease and stroke are the two leading causes of death globally. In recent years, the top ten causes of death accounted for 55% of the 55.4 million deaths worldwide. (1) The good news is that heart disease and stroke are both largely preventable. Being aware of...
