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2. Atrial fibrillation - Wikipedia

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   Atrial fibrillation (AF, AFib or A-fib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) characterized by rapid and irregular beating of the atrial chambers of the heart. [ 11 ] [ 12 ] It often begins as short periods of abnormal beating , which become longer or continuous over time. [ 4 ]

3. Thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Alternatively, arterial occlusion occurs as a consequence of embolism of blood clots originating from the heart ("cardiogenic" emboli). The most common cause is atrial fibrillation, which causes a blood stasis within the atria with easy thrombus formation, but blood clots can develop inside the heart for other reasons too as infective endocarditis.

4. Regular Flossing Linked to Better Heart Health, Reduced ... - AOL

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   New research suggests that flossing and maintaining good oral health may help mitigate the risk of AFib and blood clot-related stroke. Flossing is a simple, inexpensive habit that can easily be ...

5. Arterial embolism - Wikipedia

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   These are commonly given because thromboembolism is the major cause of arterial embolism. Examples are: Anticoagulants (such as warfarin or heparin) and antiplatelet medication (such as aspirin, ticlopidine, and clopidogrel) can prevent new clots from forming [2] Thrombolytics (such as streptokinase) can dissolve clots [2] Painkillers given ...

6. Does Medicare cover Watchman surgery? - AOL

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   AFib is a common heart rhythm disorder consisting of rapid and irregular heartbeats, which can lead to the formation of blood clots in the heart. These clots develop in a small pouch called the ...

7. Splenic infarction - Wikipedia

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   Other causes of splenomegaly (for example, Gaucher disease or hemoglobinopathies) can also predispose to infarction. Splenic infarction can also result from a sickle cell crisis in patients with sickle cell anemia. Both splenomegaly and a tendency towards clot formation feature in this condition.