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I have atrial fibrillation, What now?

February 13, 2016

Risk factors for developing AF: Age over 60, Alcohol, Weight, Family history, Sleep apnea, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Valve problems, Lung Disease, Long distance running, Childhood second hand smoke.

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St. Charles Health System, Inc., headquartered in Bend, Ore., owns and operates St. Charles Bend, Madras, Redmond and Prineville. It also owns family care clinics in Bend, Prineville, Redmond and Sisters. St. Charles is a private, not-for-profit Oregon corporation and is the largest employer in Central Oregon with more than 3,800 caregivers. In addition, there are more than 350 active medical staff members and nearly 200 visiting medical staff members who partner with the health system to provide a wide range of care and service to our communities.

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I have atrial fibrillation, What now?