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Stroke Facts From JRSA ... Statistics From National Stroke Association

Why is Afib important?

Stroke Facts - Information from Judy's Run For Stroke Awareness ... Statistics From National Stroke Association

September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB) is an irregular heartbeat and a common type of heart arrhythmia. Why is AFIB important? It’s a major risk factor for stroke and is responsible for 15 to 20 percent of ischemic strokes. Each year, more women die from stroke than men do, and women who have Afib have a more pronounced risk for stroke than men do.

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swataz May 23, 2013 at 10:17 am
With the budget "we" just passed? That can't be!
robkoz May 23, 2013 at 09:52 am
"Why are Smithtown teachers continuing to pay for school supplies out of their ownRead More pocket?" Since when? Ever see the big list of supplies kids get in their folders at the end of the year for them to bring in next year? I think you're talking about the wrong school district.