A group of 29 international experts says that simultaneous screening for hypertension and heart arrhythmia could prevent thousands of strokes.
A recent expert review highlights the strong link between hypertension (high blood pressure) and atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is a condition where the heart beats irregularly and rapidly, which can lead to the formation of blood clots inside the heart. High blood pressure and atrial fibrillation are the most significant risk factors for stroke.
The lead author of the report is Professor of Internal Medicine Teemu Niiranen from the University of Turku, Finland, who is one of the leading experts on hypertension in Europe. The review article was published in Circulation, a prestigious journal published by the American Heart Association.
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