Blake's Pectus Journey | Part 3

Underlying damage that increases the risk of Afib can be found through modifiable factors like hypertension, diabetes and inflammation. Identifying this damage, known as ACM, is crucial for early Afib detection and can also indicate stroke risk even without Afib.

Afib progression can be life threatening – and may not be apparent at first sight.

But it’s possible to recognize it even before experiencing the first episode.

Underlying damage that makes it more likely to develop Afib can be found through modifiable risk factors that are commonly seen in patients being treated for other heart conditions.

Some of the most common are hypertension, diabetes, obesity and inflammation.

Finding the damage, called atrial cardiomyopathy, is important for early detection of Afib – but can also signal the potential of stroke even without Afib.

Visit actagainstafib.com to learn more about treatment options.

Quality of life is significantly impacted for patients with symptomatic Afib who remain out of sinus rhythm. Dr. Michael Moon walks through how Afib impacts patients and how sinus rhythm plays a vital role. ​
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QOL is significantly impacted for patients with symptomatic Afib who remain out of sinus rhythm. Dr. Moon walks through how Afib impacts patients and how sinus rhythm plays a vital role. ​
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