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 Northwest Indiana Eye
& Laser Center at 219-464-8223, or visit Northwest Indiana
Eye & Laser Center, Google+ or facebook.com/nwindianaeyeandlaser.
Northwest
Indiana Eye & Laser Center offices are located at 502 Marquette Street,
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 and 1001 South Edgewood Drive, Knox, Indiana 46354.
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