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2. CHA2DS2–VASc score - Wikipedia

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   The CHADS 2 score and its updated version, the CHA 2 DS 2-VASc score, are clinical prediction rules for estimating the risk of stroke in people with non-rheumatic atrial fibrillation (AF), a common and serious heart arrhythmia associated with thromboembolic stroke.

3. These vascular risks are strongly associated with severe ...

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   Three risk factors — high blood pressure, smoking and atrial fibrillation (which is an irregular heart rhythm) were linked with higher risk of severe compared to mild-moderate stroke,” said Dr ...

4. Atrial fibrillation - Wikipedia

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   Fatty infiltration helps explain why obesity is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation in one fifth of patients. [62] Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of heart failure by 11 per 1000, kidney problems by 6 per 1000, death by 4 per 1000, stroke by 3 per 1000, and coronary heart disease by 1 per 1000. [161]

5. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   Atrial fibrillation (A-fib). An irregular and often very fast heart rate. ... You may be at an increased risk of stroke if you engage in certain lifestyle habits, like excessive alcohol ...

6. Fish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues ...

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   For people without heart issues, regular use of fish oil supplements was associated with a 13% higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation and a 5% heightened risk of having a stroke, according ...

7. Transient ischemic attack - Wikipedia

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   Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm that may cause the formation of blood clots that can travel to the brain, resulting in TIAs or ischemic strokes. Atrial fibrillation increases stroke risk by five times, and is thought to cause 10-12% of all ischemic strokes in the US.