Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

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Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is the most common type of treated heart arrhythmia. An arrhythmia is when the heart beats too slow, too fast, or in an irregular way.

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Atrial Fibrillation: Know the Signs, Know Your Pulse

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular heart rhythm that can increase the risk of stroke and other heart complications. Learn the signs, understand your risk, and discover simple ways to check your pulse and take action for your heart health.
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AFib costs the United States $26 billion per year

Yearly Cost of AFib in the U.S.

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AFib is an irregular and rapid heart rate that increases risk of stroke and heart failure.

What is AFib?

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Risk of AFib by Retiring Age

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AFib cases are expected to surpass 12 million by 2030

AFib Cases by 2030

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patients with atrial fibrillation are 5 times more likely to have a stroke

Likelihood of Stroke Among AFib Patients

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Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and other cardiovascular complications.
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