|Slideshows|November 20, 2016
AHA 2016: Stroke & Atrial Fibrillation Risks
Author(s)Samantha J. Peterson
Psychological stressors, air pollution, and cardiorespiratory fitness were some of the stroke and AF risk factors researchers investigated.
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Research presentations at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions included metrics to indicate ideal CV health, a look at how certain emotional stressors may impact AF risk in post-menopausal women, an investigation of the effect of cardiorespiratory fitness on stroke risk in African-Americans, and the impact of air pollution.
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