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Atrial fibrulation and aging

Does intermittent atrial fibralation get worse as you get older?
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116881 tn?1189755823
Yes, unfortunatley it does.
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1701959 tn?1488551541
I think most arrythmias tend to get "worse" as we age, or sometimes become more frequent?
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2093880 tn?1334813768
Good question.  I was wondering about this also.  The answer doesn't bode well for me though.  It sounds like I have a lot to look forward to  Haha
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612551 tn?1450022175
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By age group, AFib is more common in the older age groups, ever increasing.
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