defibrillation with inactive life
A Saudi consultant warned of the dangerous escalation in the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in the region, due to the rapid change in lifestyle. Dr. Ahmed Al-Hersi, Consultant Cardiologist, Head of Cardiac Sciences Department at the College of Medicine, King Saud University said that the increase in cardiovascular disease and fatal heart attacks is directly related to the widespread prevalence of known risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol levels, diabetes, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle. . While a scientific study indicated that the incidence of atrial fibrillation among Arab and South Asian nationalities is estimated at 1.8%.
Dr. Al-Hersi’s warnings came during a specialized medical conference held in Riyadh regarding “atrial fibrillation 360”.
Atrial fibrillation is defined as an irregular heartbeat in the upper chambers of the heart (atria). Atrial fibrillation causes an inefficient pumping function in the heart, and usually leads to other heart rhythm problems, as well as chronic fatigue, difficulty breathing, and heart failure.
