Your heart is the most important muscle in your body. It pumps blood throughout your circulatory system, providing your body with the oxygen and nutrients it needs. So it is crucial to keep your heart healthy.
Unfortunately, a lot of people suffer from cardiovascular diseases. In fact, over 2 million people experience heart rhythm problems each year in the UK. These arrhythmias are caused by your heart beating too fast, too slow or irregularly. This can be quite dangerous, especially if you are over 40, an endurance sports enthusiast, frequently stressed out, hypertensive or suffering from conditions like diabetes.
That’s why we join Arrhythmia Alliance in raising awareness for cardiac arrhythmia with World Heart Rhythm Week 2021.
Cardiac arrhythmia in numbers
1 in 4 adults develop
arrhythmias in their life
4.25 million strokes are caused
by arrhythmias per year
75% of these strokes
can be prevented
Up to 40% of AF patients
are asymptomatic
Are you at risk for heart rhythm disorders?
Cardiac arrhythmias form a triple threat
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