Untreated AFib can raise your risk for problems like a heart attack, stroke, and heart failure, which could shorten your life expectancy .27 Tem 2020
Read moreCan you live a normal life with irregular heartbeat?
Most people with an abnormal heart rhythm can lead a normal life if it is properly diagnosed . The main types of arrhythmia are: atrial fibrillation (AF) – this is the most common type, where the heart beats irregularly and faster than normal. supraventricular tachycardia – episodes of abnormally fast heart rate at rest.
Read moreWhat happens if irregular heartbeat is left untreated?
Untreated arrhythmia in some individuals may increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, dementia, and heart failure . Untreated arrhythmia in some individuals may increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, dementia, and heart failure.
Read moreHow long can I live with atrial flutter?
Most patients with atrial flutter lead an entirely normal life with modern drugs and treatments.
Read moreDoes AF shorten life expectancy?
A longitudinal study found that atrial fibrillation reduces life expectancy by two years on average , a small improvement from the three year reduction expected in the 1970s and 80s. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia, that can lead to complications like blood clots, stroke and heart failure.12 Ağu 2020
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