A Famous TV Star - Susan Lucci Thrashed out Stroke Risk For AFib

Nowadays, Susan Lucci is the spotlight for all who are suffering from AFib - a serious heart issue. Atrial Fibrilliation (AFib) refers to the unevenness of heart beat and it is the major reason of stroke in America. Above15 percent of strokes in U.S.A are caused due to the abnormality of heart beat.

Atrial fibrillation is a serious condition where an irregular heart beat can result in the formation of blood clots. These blood clots can travel from the heart to the brain, where they can lead to a stroke. Strokes associated with AFib can be about twice as likely to be fatal or severely disabling as other types of stroke. But, the good news is this risk can be significantly reduced.

In the discussion TV Star Susan Lucci Talks About Stroke and has reviled few facts about atrial fibrillation (AFib) and its connection to stroke. In a national public service announcement (PSA) recently launched, Lucci and her husband, Helmut Huber, who lives with AFib, are encouraging the more than 2.3 million Americans living with the condition, along with their loved ones, to join them in taking the Facing AFib Pledge to do all they can to reduce the risk of AFib-related stroke.

Lucci has made every effort possible to learn about AFib in order to help her husband manage his condition after he was diagnosed more than a decade ago. Now, the couple aims to increase awareness and understanding of AFib, a type of irregular heart beat that can increase the risk of stroke five times, through a national program called Facing AFib, Get Serious about Stroke.

About AFib related strokes she said, "Having been happily married for more than 41 years, Helmut and I are a true team. We play an active role in each other's health and work together to manage his AFib and reduce his risk of stroke. We hope the Facing AFib PSA and website will help educate others about the risk of stroke associated with AFib and will encourage them to do all that they can to manage the condition, just like us."

By visiting www.FacingAFib.com and joining the Facing AFib Pledge, patients and loved ones can commit to learning more about the condition, partnering with their doctors and finding out what can be done to reduce the risk of AFib-related stroke. Visitors also can register for a free, educational book, AFib and Stroke: The Heart-Head Connection.