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Over 40? 5 things you should know about atrial fibrillation

Writer: Saneka Chakravarty, MD, FACCSaneka Chakravarty, MD, FACC

Updated: Aug 9, 2023

Exploring Atrial Fibrillation: Insights into Heart Rhythms

Atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm issue, tends to become more common as we age.

Atrial fibrillation might come with or without noticeable symptoms – a bit like a mystery in your heartbeat.

Interestingly, you have the ability to influence your chances. Simple lifestyle choices can play a role in keeping atrial fibrillation at bay. (You can find more about this in my atrial fibrillation blog.)

Intriguingly, some modern smartwatches can actually detect atrial fibrillation quite accurately.

Here's a notable point: around 35% of people dealing with atrial fibrillation might be at risk of a stroke. But here's the good news – we're getting better at spotting atrial fibrillation before it leads to harm, which is a positive step in heart health.

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