American Heart Association/American Stroke Association survey reveals positive results on patient perception of risks associated between atrial fibrillation and stroke

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American Heart Association: September 05, 2012

DALLAS, TX– Findings from a recent American Heart Association/American Stroke Association survey noted the increased awareness in patients suffering from atrial fibrillation and the correlation between this condition and stroke.
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that affects about 2.7 million Americans, putting them at higher risk of suffering from other cardiovascular conditions including stroke – the number 4 killer in the United States.
In 2011, over 500 patients with atrial fibrillation were surveyed and half of these were unaware of their heightened risk of stroke.  One year later, another poll targeting 500 AFib patients was conducted and their knowledge of the five-fold risk of potentially suffering a stroke had improved to 64 percent, highlighting the rise in patient education and overall understanding of atrial fibrillation. Read More
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