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Further information
If your values are mostly standard under resting conditions but exceptionally
high under conditions of physical or psychological stress, it is possible that you
are suffering from so–called «labile hypertension». This condition also requires
correction, please consult a doctor.
3 IMPORTANT FACTS
ABOUT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AFIB)
What is Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB)? Normal heart functions rhythmically, alternating
the phases of contraction and relaxation.
Specialized cardiac muscle cells (so-called cardiac conduction system) generate
electrical pulses which make the heart contract by "pushing" the blood into the
vessels. Atrial fibrillation occurs in the event of impaired functioning of the cardiac
conduction system and the appearance of disorganized electrical signals in the
atria, causing their irregular contraction (fibrillation). Atrial fibrillation is the most
common form of cardiac arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation may
be asymptomatic, but significantly increases the risk of stroke. This case requires
medical supervision.
How does AFIB impact my family or me?
People with AFIB have a five-fold higher risk of getting stroke. Since the chance
of having a stroke increases with age, AFIB screening is recommended for
people over 65 years and older. Persons aged over 50 with high blood pressure
(diagnosed with hypertension), diabetes, cardiac distress and prior stroke also
need timely diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. In young people AFIB screening
is not recommended as it could generate false positive results and unnecessary
anxiety. In addition, young individuals with AFIB have a relatively low risk of
getting stroke as compared to elder people. ADVANCE AFIB detection provides
a convenient way to screen for AFIB .Knowing your blood pressure and knowing
whether you or your family members have AFIB can help reduce the risk of
stroke. ADVANCE AFIB detection provides a convenient way to screen for AFIB
whilst taking your blood pressure. Risk factors you can control High blood pres-
sure and AFIB are both considered «controllable» risk factors for strokes. Know-
ing your blood pressure and knowing whether you have AFIB is the first step
in proactive stroke prevention.
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