The richly dressed women are more likely to die of stroke

Many thousands of women die from stroke because of the fact that the doctors can not see them the first alarming symptoms of atrial fibrillation. Ladies too well dressed and look healthy.

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According to cardiologists experienced, well-dressed women confuse the appearance of general practitioners. Richly dressed lady with impressive makeup looks absolutely healthy, and doctors are unable to pay attention to the first signs of starting problems. Meanwhile, the sooner will the prevention of stroke, the greater the chances of the patient to maintain health and life.

The study of French scientists from the Heart Institute-Pitie Salpetriere Hospital in Paris, affecting 15,000 patients suffering from atrial fibrillation , Found that women 50% less likely than men to receive timely treatment of this disorder. Affected by such statistics, the experts decided to find out what it is due. And found that all the fault dear female wardrobe.

"I think that general practitioners do not realize how prevalent arrhythmia among women, because of which they grow a risk of stroke and death - said study author Dr. Pierre Sabourin. - Too often, they believe that if a woman is healthy, if She is richly dressed if watching them, then it is probably all right. "

Atrial fibrillation   It occurs in 1 out of every 14 people over 65 years. Sometimes it is accompanied by chest pain, palpitations and fainting, but often asymptomatic. In the UK alone, this type of arrhythmia leading to 15 000 strokes each year. (READ MORE)

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