THE AF (Atrial Fibrillation) Association has launched Global AF Aware Week 2018, with the theme of "Detect, Protect, Correct".
The organisation says one in four people will develop atrial fibrillation in their lifetime, but many are not diagnosed until their symptoms are severe enough to send them to hospital.
Worldwide the prevalence of AF is two to three times higher in men than in women, and the condition has been increasing worldwide as populations age.
AF Association says atrial fibrillation can be detected through a simple pulse check, while non-aspirin anticoagulation therapy can help protect against AF-related strokes.
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