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AFib Is 3 Times More Widespread Than Doctors Thought

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Previous studies have reported that about 3.3 million peopleTrusted Source in the United States have atrial fibrillation (AFib) — a condition that causes the heart to beat in an irregular pattern or very rapidly. Image for illustration purposes
Previous studies have reported that about 3.3 million peopleTrusted Source in the United States have atrial fibrillation (AFib) — a condition that causes the heart to beat in an irregular pattern or very rapidly. Image for illustration purposes
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New research suggests that there may be more than 10.5 million people in the United States living with atrial fibrillation, that is, three times more cases than experts had previously estimated. Image credit: Keith Brofsky/Getty Images.

  • Previous studies have reported that about 3 million people in the United States have atrial fibrillation (AFib). 
  • Researchers from the University of California – San Francisco discovered that AFib is three times more common in the U.S. than previously thought.
  • Over the course of the study, scientists found that people with AFib tended to be younger, less likely to be female, and more likely to have high blood pressure and diabetes.

Follow the link to Medical News Today for the full story:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/afib-is-3-times-more-widespread-than-doctors-thought

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Information source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com

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