World Heart Rhythm Week 2011

6 June 2011

This week is World Heart Rhythm Week, with organisations and charities around the world trying to raise awareness of heart rhythm disorders and cardiovascular health.

Many heart rhythm problems can be detected by a simple pulse check and an abnormal, fast or slow heart beat can then be followed up by a doctor and appropriate treatment can be given. These condition are incredibly common, for example, the life-time risk of developing the heart rhythm condition atrial fibrillation from the age of 40 is 1 in 4. 

Next time you visit your GP do ask for a pulse check. It only takes seconds and could save your life.

For more information about your pulse visit:

www.knowyourpulse.org

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