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    Atrial Fibrillation News

    August 9, 2023

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    • Rapid Dementia Onset Linked to Atrial Fibrillation in Women

      July 7, 2023 — Women with a common heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation are more likely to develop dementia, and the severity of their dementia progresses more quickly for women than it does for men, according to a new study.

    • New Risk Factors, Better Treatments for AFib: What to Know

      May 4, 2023 — What to know about better treatment options and newly studied risk factors for atrial fibrillation, or AFib.

    • New Study Directly Links Air Pollution to Heart Problems

      May 2, 2023 — A new study gives people at risk of heart problems a good reason to keep an eye on the daily air quality warnings often included in weather reports. Researchers found a direct relationship between air pollution increases and the risk of having irregular heartbeat problems such as atrial fibrillation.

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