The fast heart rate associated with atrial fibrillation can weaken the heart muscle and lead to a decrease in your heart’s pumping function. Left untreated, AFib increases your risk for stroke, heart failure and other issues. What are the causes of atrial fibrillation? The causes of atrial fi...
But even as people are getting savvier about heart health, there’s much that we—and researchers—still need to learn about cardiovascular disease. Despite advancements in public awareness, prevention and care over the last few decades, it remains theleading cause of deathfor both men and women...