Certain
types of blockage of blood vessels in the retina may be an indicator of a
recently developed heart arrhythmia called Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) according
to research reported in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders. Atrial
Fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of cardiac or heart arrhythmia
where patients experience an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase
the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. While
any retinal artery or vein occlusion warrants a complete workup by a
cardiologist, in particular if you should suffer a Retinal Artery Occlusion
(RAO) you have a significant risk of having a recent onset of AFib.
Learn more about retinal
blood vessel blockage and AFib by scheduling an eye exam at D’Ambrosio Eye
Care at 800-325-3937, visit D’Ambrosio
Eye Care,
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we can help.
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