AFib
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of AFib
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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Rates of AFib have been climbing in recent years, largely due to aging populations and increasing obesity.
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The trial involved 200 patients who were regular coffee drinkers and had persistent AFib or a related condition known as atrial flutter, along with a history of AFib.
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At the end of the study, the group that drank coffee experienced a 39% lower risk of recurring AFib episodes.
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But a new study from UC San Francisco and the University of Adelaide has found the opposite: participants who drank one cup of caffeinated coffee a day had a 39% lower risk of developing AFib.
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Marcus added that "caffeine is also a diuretic, which could potentially reduce blood pressure and in turn lessen AFib risk. Several other ingredients in coffee also have anti-inflammatory properties that could have positive effects."
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