Tag: atrial-fibrillation
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“My wife saved my life.”
When 46 year-old Paul was watching TV in his basement rec room on a typical Monday night in March, things...
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Signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a little known but not uncommon condition that causes an irregular heartbeat. Have you ever felt your heart skip a beat or speed up without reason? In many cases this is just a fluke, but in some people it could be a sign of Atrial fibrillation. Here's how you can tell if
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Curbing the perfect storm for stroke
On a gloomy day last April, Richard te Boekhorst was doing yard work when the clouds above him threatened to...
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Exploring stroke prevention
HHS researchers receive significant funding More than 350,000 Canadians are affected by atrial fibrillation (AF). This is a common condition...
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