Certain types of
blockage of blood vessels in the retina may be an indicator of a recently
developed heart arrhythmia called Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) according to
research reported in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders. Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is
the most common type of cardiac or heart arrhythmia where patients experience an irregular and often rapid heart rate
that can increase the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related
complications. While any retinal artery or vein occlusion warrants a complete
workup by a cardiologist, in particular if you should suffer a Retinal Artery
Occlusion (RAO) you have a significant risk of having a recent onset of AFib.
Learn more about retinal
blood vessel blockage and AFib by scheduling an eye exam at
Center for Sight 508-730-2020, visit Center
for Sight,
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Center for Sight is conveniently located
at 1565
North Main Street, Suite 406, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720 for patients from
Massachusetts or Rhode Island.
