Cardiovascular disease (CVD) kills more than 20.5 million people every year across the world

[TracyAdmin]

Did you know atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder and leading cause of stroke? Over 1.5 million people in the UK are diagnosed with AF and yet approx. a further 500,000 yet to be diagnosed.

A simple pulse check can DETECT AF.

Anticoagulation therapy can PROTECT against AF-related stroke.

Treatments are available to correct the irregular heart rhythm. You can find out more about AF related symptoms, advice on how to manage AF, and how to access support by visiting our website: heartrhythmalliance.org/afa...

[CDreamer]

Hi Tracy - I think your heading is a bit misleading. My understanding is that CVD and arrythmia (AF) are completely different categories of heart dysfunction.

Are you ssying 20.5 million people a year die of AF? OR CVD? Many people would find that very confusing and worrying.