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Did you know AFib makes you 5x more likely to have a stroke?

What is a Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)? According to The American Heart Association, Atrial fibrillation is a quivering or irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia. Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, can lead to blood clots, heart failure, and increases the risk of stroke by five times, as well as other heart-related complications. What is a Stroke? Uniquely, a stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery, or a blood...

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What is a Stroke and Are You at Risk?

What is a Stroke? Uniquely, a stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery, or a blood vessel breaks and interrupts blood flow to the brain, causing cells in your brain to die. Furthermore, it can cause difficulties in speech, movement, and memory. In addition, strokes may cause death. According to the CDC, stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. Therefore about 795,000...

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