Online Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Stroke Risk Calculator. Did you know that once you are aged 40 you have a 1 in 4 chance of developing Atrial Fibrillation? Use the AF risk Calculator to calculate the five year risk of stroke.
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Atrial Fibrillation is a type of irregular heartbeat that can cause a blood clot to form in the heart, this happens because the heart is not pumping efficiently enough. Blood clots are a serious concern as, should the blood clot be pumped into a blood vessel in your brain, it can lead to a stroke.
Atrial Fibrillation is normally treated with blood thinners which help to prevent the blood clots from forming.
Yes, people with Atrial Fibrillation are statistically five times more likely to have a stroke. It is believed that approximately 2% of the population suffer with Atrial Fibrillation.
As with the majority of health conditions, choosing a healthy lifestyle can help to avoid the risk of developing Atrial Fibrillation and/or managing the condition. The Atrial Fibrillation Risk Calculator allows you to calculate the 5 year risk of stroke. please remember this is for your awareness only and primarily designed to support Medical students, if you have concerns about Atrial Fibrillation Risk and/or suffering a stroke you should consult a medical practitioner.
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Please note that the Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Risk Calculator is provided for your personal use and designed to provide information and information relating to the calculations only. The Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Risk Calculator should not be used for you to self-diagnose conditions, self-medicate or alter any existing medication that you are currently prescribed by your Doctor. If the Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Risk Calculator produces a calculation which causes you concern, please consult your Doctor for support, advice and further information.