Can’t sleep? You may be at risk for atrial fibrillation

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Can’t sleep? You may be at risk for atrial fibrillation If you have problems sleeping through the night, you may be at risk for atrial fibrillation (afib), an irregular heart rate that may cause heart palpitations and is a leading cause of stroke. A study published online by HeartRhythm reviewed four studies and found a link between afib and poor sleep.

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