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Irregular heart rhythms linked to higher risks for PAH patients in US study
A new study found that people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare lung disease, often develop irregular heartbeats like atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. These irregular heartbeats, where the heart beats too fast or out of sync, were linked to worse health outcomes in PAH patients. This research helps doctors understand an important complication that affects many people living with PAH.
WHY IT MATTERSIf you have PAH, knowing that irregular heartbeats are common and linked to higher risks means you should ask your doctor about screening for arrhythmias and what symptoms to watch for.