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February is World Heart Month

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During World Heart Month, we are highlighting key facts throughout the month, to help you understand and manage your symptoms. Did you know ...

️1️⃣ Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, accounting for 32% of all deaths worldwide.

2️⃣ Syncope affects between 30% to 50% of people worldwide. Several heart rhythm conditions, such as bradycardia and ventricular tachycardia, can cause syncope.

3️⃣ Reflex Anoxic Seizures (RAS) are estimated to affect 8 in every 1,000 pre-school children globally, making it one of the most common forms of reflex syncope in young children.

If you would like further support and information from STARS, please visit our website:

UK and International: heartrhythmalliance.org/stars

US: heartrhythmalliance.org/sta...

Alternatively, if you would prefer to contact our Patient Services Team, please visit:

UK and International: heartrhythmalliance.org/sta...

US: heartrhythmalliance.org/sta...

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