What Is AFib?

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4. Stroke and Heart Failure

The most common complications of AFIB include strokes and heart failure. Strokes occur when a blood clot gets into the brain, preventing oxygenated blood from reaching the affected part.

Such blood clots can cause serious damage or even be fatal. Heart failure happens when the cardiac muscle cannot function properly. Heart failure does not occur suddenly as does heart attacks and strokes. It develops over time.

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