Facts about AFib
- Atrial Fibrillation (AFib or AF) is a common arrhythmia characterized by irregular and rapid heartbeats.
- People with AFib has 5 fold higher risk of stroke and other complications such as dementia, heart attack, falls or dementia.
- Silent AFib: What makes AFib particularly worrisome is that a substantial number of individuals remain asymptomatic, a condition referred to as 'Silent AFib.' Unfortunately, these individuals often discover their AFib when they present with severe complications like stroke, heart attack, or other cardiac issues.
- Common symptoms of AFib may include:
- Palpitations (chest fluttering, skip beats)
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Sleeping problem
- Anxiety and stress
- Common causes, risk factors and triggers for AFib:
- Older age
- Family with AFIB
- High blood pressure
- Alcohol
- Diabetes
- Sleep apnea
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Thyrod disease
- Infection
- Cannabis use
- Heart Failure
This underlines the importance of proactive screening and early detection to mitigate the risks associated with AFIB and its potentially devastating consequences.
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