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Atrial fibrillation
Basic steps to stop stroke Thanks to quick thinking on the part of your spouse — and expert care in the emergency department — you survived a stroke with only minor long-term effects. You were also diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) primarily affecting the upper two heart chambers (atria). It's a problem you never knew you had, but your doctors suspect it may have contributed to the stroke.
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Almond and apricot biscotti
Ingredients3/4 cup whole-wheat (whole-meal) flour
3/4 cup all-purpose (plain) flour
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs, lightly beaten
