Certain
types of blockage of blood vessels in the retina may be an indicator of a
recently developed heart arrhythmia called Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) according
to research reported in BMC
Cardiovascular Disorders. Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is the
most common type of cardiac or heart arrhythmia where patients experience an irregular and often rapid heart rate
that can increase the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related
complications. While any retinal artery or vein occlusion warrants a complete
workup by a cardiologist, in particular if you should suffer a Retinal Artery
Occlusion (RAO) you have a significant risk of having a recent onset of AFib.
Learn more about retinal
blood vessel blockage and AFib by scheduling an eye exam at The Eye Care & Surgery Center at 908-789-8999, visit The Eye Care & Surgery Center, Google or facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter to schedule an
appointment.
The Eye Care & Surgery Center is located at 592 Springfield
Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, New Jersey
07059 and 517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, and is conveniently located for patients from throughout
central and northern New Jersey.
