A recent study concludes that atrial fibrillation (a-fib) affects women more significantly than men.   A-fib is a common heart rythm problem but women are twice as likely to suffer a stroke and a high percentage will die from heart attack compared to men.  This affects all women, both young and older, Medicare eligible women.  Women should take a-fib seriously and have it monitored.

For more info on this topic, see article linked here:  http://consumer.healthday.com/women-s-health-information-34/misc-women-s-problem-news-707/common-irregular-heart-beat-may-pose-bigger-threat-to-women-than-men-707195.html

For more info on how Medicare policies address these kinds of conditions, contact me at David@ChoicesInMedicare.com or go to www.ChoicesInMedicare.com website.