Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ella Pickover

DARK SECRETS: Common heart problem carries higher stroke and dementia risk than expected | Vintage Vibes

People with a common heart problem could be at higher risk of having a stroke or developing a form of dementia than previously thought, according to a study.

While some people with atrial fibrillation (AF) – an irregular heartbeat – are deemed to be at risk of having a stroke and given preventative medicine, others are not.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.