Obesity linked with higher chance of developing rapid, irregular heart rate
Date:
April 18, 2018
Source:
Penn State
Summary:
People with obesity are more likely to develop a rapid and irregular heart rate, called atrial fibrillation, which can lead to stroke, heart failure and other complications, according to Penn State researchers. They found that people with obesity had a 40 percent higher chance of developing atrial fibrillation than people without obesity.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180418141336.htm
