If an irregular rhythm, or atrial fibrillation, is triggered by an OTC preparation, it may persist for some period of time. But generally, it goes away on its own .
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Amongst the group of patients aged between 55-74 years, the 10 year mortality was 61.5% in men with AF compared to 30% in men without AF . Amongst women in a similar age group, the 10 year mortality was 57.6% in the AF group versus 20.9% in women without AF.
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