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Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate. A normal heart rate should be regular and between 60 and 100 beats a minute when you're resting. You can measure your heart rate by checking your pulse in your wrist or neck.
covering each step in the end of life care journey. This document is written for all health and social care professionals, who care for the person who has died and their carers, and details the key elements of care provision in the immediate period following death.
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Feb 23, 2024 · AFib can occur with or without symptoms. Untreated AFib raises your risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, and heart failure. Treating the problem can prevent these dangers and let you live a normal and active life. This article describes atrial fibrillation symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
This guideline describes the local procedure for care after death and responsibilities of the nurse in charge of the adult patient (aged 18 years and over) from the time of death until the patient leaves the ward, in line with National guidelines4.
Jan 10, 2022 · AFib life expectancy depends on several factors, such as age and course of treatment. Learn how patients can live long and healthy lives with AFib.
Aug 1, 2024 · When your doctor diagnoses you with atrial fibrillation (AFib), you might wonder what to expect. Your prognosis is a prediction of how your disease could affect you in the future and how long...
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Get helpful tips for adapting to life with atrial fibrillation from a cardiac nurse and someone who has the condition. Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects more than 1.5 million people in the UK. But the risk increases as you get older, with 5 per cent of people aged over 45 diagnosed with it. Shona Holding, a cardiac nurse at British Heart ...