2023-11-13 14:35:58
The Munich Isar Clinic’s cardiologist Professor Alexander Leber is warning of the potential consequences of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation. This warning comes as around 270,000 people in Germany suffer a stroke each year, with potential dramatic consequences ranging from permanent disability to death.
Professor Leber stresses the importance of recognizing potential warning signs of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly a fast and irregular pulse, as an early indication of an increased risk of stroke. He notes that approximately one in three strokes is caused by cardiac arrhythmias, with atrial fibrillation being the most common form of this condition.
The danger of atrial fibrillation lies in the potential for blood clots to form in the heart, which can then travel to the brain and lead to a stroke. As a result, Professor Leber emphasizes the importance of monitoring and checking one’s pulse regularly to catch any potential irregularities and seek medical advice if necessary.
For individuals with an increased risk of stroke due to atrial fibrillation, blood-thinning medications such as Marcumar or newer options like Xarelto, Pradaxa, Eliquis, or Lixiana are often prescribed to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and causing a stroke.
Heart specialist Leber also explains that the normal heart rhythm is between 60 and 80 beats per minute and highlights that factors such as high blood pressure, heart valve diseases, hyperthyroidism, and sleep apnea can often trigger atrial fibrillation.
However, there is hope for those with atrial fibrillation, as interventions such as catheter ablation in the cardiac catheter laboratory have shown success rates of around 70 to 80 percent in treating the condition.
Overall, Professor Leber’s warnings serve as a crucial reminder for individuals to be vigilant about their heart health and to seek medical attention if they notice any potential warning signs of cardiac arrhythmias.]
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