People with AFib Are Up to 5x More Likely to Have a Stroke

American Heart Association Volunteer Medical Expert Shares the Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation and What to Do if You’ve Been Diagnosed

DALLAS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the U.S., despite being largely preventable, treatable, and beatable.

Adults over the age of 65 may be at a higher risk for AFib if they have a family history of AFib, are diagnosed with diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, heart disease or have experienced a heart attack. The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Getting to the Heart of Stroke™ initiative empowers people with AFib or stroke to manage their condition.

Diagnosis of AFib starts with an in-depth examination by a medical professional.

Darcy Wallace
American Heart Association
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