Treating the heart and protecting the brain
The Globe and Mail Content by: Globe Content Studio Published March 15, 2021 Supplied Atrial fibrillation (AF), which manifests itself as irregular and often rapid heartbeats, is the most common heart rhythm disorder. This electrical issue can lead to life-threatening complications, including heart failure and blood clots that build up in the heart and travel to the brain. The latter may result in miniature strokes that can lead to cognitive impairment. About 200,000 people in Canada have...
Paul Khairy Lena Rivard Montreal Heart Institute Montreal Heart Institute Foundation Canadian Institutes Of Health Research Vascular Cognitive Impairment
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