Atrial Fibrillation and Hypertension
In this webinar for patients, doctors discuss the basics of atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm) and hypertension (high blood pressure).
Atrial fibrillation is the most common rhythm disturbance in the world, affecting up to 20% of older people. Atrial fibrillation can increase your risk of stroke but with proper treatment, it can be managed safely.
SOURCE: Lown Cardiology Group • AUTHOR: Dr. Dara Lee Lewis and Dr. Alyson Kelley-Hedgepeth • LAST UPDATED: April 17, 2023