Posted 4 months ago
Received results back from a Gene-mapping service and found out my biggest health diseases risk is being pre-disposed to Atrial Fibrillation. Turns out I have an elevated risk of 46.9% vs average risk of 27.2%:
Atrial fibrillation is characterized by chaotic electrical signals in the heart that cause the upper chambers (atria) to quiver. It is the most common type of sustained irregular heart rhythm, and while it is not usually life threatening on its own, it can have deadly complications. Atrial fibrillation can disturb smooth blood flow, increasing the risk of clots that can cause organ damage or stroke. The heart’s ability to pump blood can also deteriorate, leading to heart failure. The most common causes of atrial fibrillation are heart abnormalities and heart muscle damage, but in at least 10 percent of cases there is no underlying heart disease that explains the condition.
More detailed write-up of the gene assessment forthcoming!
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