Anemia Linked to Heart Diseases, Beware of Certain OTC Drugs and Other Risks

Anemia Linked to Heart Diseases, Beware of Certain OTC Drugs and Other Risks
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Anemia and heart disease may be more closely related than previously thought.

Recent research has uncovered a concerning link between anemia and cardiovascular diseases such as atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of arrhythmia, and heart failure, which occurs when the heart fails to pump sufficient blood to meet the body’s demands.
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