Atrial Fibrillation: What Puts You at Risk and How to Avoid It.
Age, obesity, height and sleep apnea are among the risk factors for AFib. By Konstantinos N. Aronis, M.D. and Erin Michos, M.D., M.H.S. Nov. 30, 2016, at 6:00 a.m. As the most common electrical problem that disrupts the beating of the heart, atrial fibrillation carries health risks that can lead to strokes and even a greater risk of death. InPart 1 of this two-part series, we discussed the problems associated with atrial fibrillation and how to treat it. Here, in Part 2, we discuss risk factors that can lead to atrial fibrillation and how to prevent it. What Are Risk …