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Make the connection between atrial fibrillation and stroke for patients at high risk
Atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib) is the most common sustained heart rhythm disorder and increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, both leading causes of death1
Longer, continuous monitoring periods result in higher AF detection.8
CHADS2 Score: Evaluates ischemic stroke risk in patients with AF | CHA2DS2-VASc Score: Evaluates ischemic stroke risk in patients with AF |
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World Heart Federation statistics. http://www.world-heart-federation.org/cardiovascular-health/stroke/.
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