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Fact Sheets
- Atrial Fibrillation Fact
Sheet
Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained heart rhythm disorder
and increases the risk for heart disease and stroke.
At-A-Glance Reports
Preventing
Heart Disease and Stroke: Addressing the Nation's Leading Killers
Among both men and women, and across all racial and ethnic groups,
cardiovascular disease is our nation's leading killer. Approximately
960,000 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each year, accounting for
more than 40% of all deaths. |
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