Learn about atrial fibrillation screening.
The following are contributing factors that can lead to atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm).
Controllable
High Blood Pressure
Hyperthyroidism
Excessive alcohol consumption
Cigarette or other stimulant use (caffeine)
Periods of extreme stress or fatigue
Uncontrollable
- Increasing Age
- Heart Disease – including valve problems, a history of heart attack or heart surgery
- Chronic lung disease
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Source: Stroke Association web site www.strokeassociation.org
