Having An Irregular Heartbeat Is A Sign Of A Future Stroke, Experts Warn

Having An Irregular Heartbeat Could Be A Sign Of A Future Stroke, Experts Warn

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Updated Feb 8, 2026 | 06:54 PM IST

SummaryAtrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm, also called an arrhythmia and can create blood clots in the heart, which can increase your risk of having a stroke by five times. The death rate from AFib as the primary or a contributing cause of death has been rising for more than two decades.

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