The best place to learn about reducing your risk of AFib related stroke?
Clots can form in your heart and travel to your brain and cause a stroke.
Your doctor’s office.
If you’ve been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), it’s important to talk with your doctor regarding the AFib and stroke connection, as well as treatment options.
AFib and Stroke. The Heart-Head Connection.
· AFib makes you nearly 5x as likely
to suffer a stroke than someone
without AFib.
· These strokes are about twice as likely
to be severely disabling.
Follow these directions.
· Print out this email.
· Make an appointment with your doctor.
· Bring printout to your doctor.
Questions to ask your doctor. 1. Am I at risk for AFib-related stroke? 2. Would medication lower my risk of AFib stroke? 3. What medication would be right for me?
Talk with your doctor today about the AFib and stroke connection.