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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Why the link between obesity and irregular heart rhythms is so telling | Mind Blowing Facts

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Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure, and even premature death.

While many risk factors contribute to A-fib, one stands out for its growing prevalence worldwide: obesity.

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