Risks of Untreated Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation causes the heart to beat less efficiently, which can put you at risk for blood clots, stroke, and heart failure. This common arrhythmia can cause blood clots and is associated with a four or five-fold increased risk for stroke. If atrial fibrillation continues over a long period of time, the decreased efficiency of the heart can lead to heart failure.

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