Researchers develop new tool to reduce stroke risk
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Researchers at the University of East Anglia have developed a new way of identifying patients at risk of an irregular heartbeat, known as ‘atrial fibrillation’. While not life-threatening, the condition increases people’s risk of having a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or stroke by up to five times.
A new study, published recently reveals four specific factors that can predict which patients will have atrial fibrillation. These include older age, higher diastolic blood pressure, and problems with both the coordination and function of the upper left chamber of the heart.
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