It's a Stroke!

The doctors at the hospital quickly order a brain CT which shows a large ischemic stroke in evolution.

They presume from the patient’s history that the underlying cause is atrial fibrillation (AF).

Indeed, they monitor Mr. CJ’s rhythm for several days and detect long episodes of the arrhythmia.

AF is held responsible for up to a quarter of all strokes. Moreover, these patients have more severe strokes: greater mortality, longer hospital stay, increased disability.

Your nonchalant response led a treatable case of AF to a stroke. Appropriate treatment can prevent this. Please try again.