Why Medicare must cover atrial fibrillation screening to prevent strokes

Evelyn felt fine that morning. At 68, she was active, healthy, and just returned from her daily walk when her heart began to flutter. It wasn’t painful, just an odd sensation, like a fish flopping in her chest. It lasted around 10 minutes and then stopped. Although she thought it was strange, she soon dismissed it. A week later, she woke up unable to move her right side. A stroke …

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Why Medicare must cover atrial fibrillation screening to prevent strokes