September is National Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) Awareness month. Over 2 million people suffer from Afib and the number continues to grow every day.

Afib is a very serious condition and needs to be treated correctly. Afib causes the heart to beat irregularly and this is caused when the two upper chambers of the heart beat rapidly and in an unpredictable pattern. Afib causes blood to pool in the atria of your heart and can lead to serious blood clots. The blood clots can be carried to the brain and other areas of the body. If a blood clot travels to the brain it can cause a life threatening stroke.

Here are some facts about Afib to make you more aware of what it does and can cause:

• It is one of the leading risk factors of stroke

• It is often found in people age 60 or older

• It usually does not cause alarming symptoms, which can lead to more serious problems because the person may not even know they have it

• It can be treated and managed to a certain point with the help of a doctor

• There is no cure for Afib

• Knowing that you have Afib and seeing a doctor can lower the risk of it leading to more problems

• Up to 80% of strokes that happen each year are due to Afib and can be prevented with the proper care and treatment

Note that we have raised your awareness about Afib and what it can cause, let’s talk about prevention and spread the word  for you or your loved ones that may be suffering from this condition.

My Identity Doctor specializes in making reliable Atrial fibrillation awareness bracelet and medical jewelry for life safety. We will provide you with a quality piece of jewelry with information about any condition that you may be suffering from. We make our medical jewelry using bold black ink which makes it easier for your doctor to read. In times of an emergency this medical ID jewelry will ensure that health care providers know about any conditions you have and will ensure that they will not make mistakes when treating you. Paramedics and doctors are trained to look for medical ID’s and if you have one it will lead to quicker treatment, which could result in saving your life.