When you think of heart health, your mind probably jumps tocholesterolorblood pressure.
But there’s another factor that deserves attention: yourblood sugar.
AFib is a common heart arrhythmia where the heart’s upper chambers beat irregularly, impairing blood flow.
This condition is linked to higher risks of stroke and heart failure.
A recent population-based studyanalyzed over 2.9 million AF-related hospitalizations, identifying 47,505 cases involving prediabetic patients.
The study found that prediabetic AF patients demonstrated a34% higher likelihood of experiencing MACCEcompared to non-prediabetics.
Why does this happen?
By adopting simple lifestyle strategies, you might take proactive steps to support both metabolic and cardiovascular well-being.
