One in every three Americans will get heart disease during their lifetime. One in three.
It will affect your friends, family and co-workers. One in three.
Look at the person to your right. Look at the person to your left. Now, remember: ONE IN THREE.
Staggering, isn’t it?
Afib causes the heart's upper chambers (atria) to beat irregularly, increasing the risk of blood clots forming. These clots can travel to the brain, causing a stroke.
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Plaque is composed of cholesterol, calcium, and other cellular debris, and it can adhere to the inner walls of your arteries causing buildup.
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Understanding how these valves function and how aging affects them is vital for maintaining cardiovascular health in later life.
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