Doctors tell patients with atrial fibrillation, which causes an irregular and often abnormally rapid heart rate, to beware of an increased risk of stroke. But the threat of heart failure should be even more worrisome.
Worldwide, 1 in 4 persons will suffer a stroke. In the U.S., strokes are the 5th leading cause of death. But Intermountain Health experts say to BEFAST to save lives.
MURRAY, Utah (Good Things Utah) – October 29th, was World Stroke Day, a day to raise awareness of stroke, its symptoms, and treatment. During a stroke, part of the brain dies usually due to an abrupt cut-off of blood flow (ischemic stroke), or less commonly from a ruptured blood vessel. Worldwide, 1 in 4 persons […]