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On the 27th May 2012 I ran the Edinburgh Full Marathon for the Atrial Fibrillation Association (AFA) . Thank you everyone for your generous in your support.

AFA is a charity which provides information, support and access to established, new or innovative treatments for Atrial Fibrillation (AF).

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia – heart rhythm disturbance. It occurs when chaotic electrical activity develops in the upper chambers of the heart (the atria). As a result, the atria no longer beat in an organised, regular rhythm, so the patient’s pulse is irregular and as a result, the pumping of the heart is less efficient. Across the UK approximately 1.2 million people suffer with Atrial Fibrillation.

 

I've suffered from both AF and Atrial Flutter from time to time over the last 2 years so I'm well aware of its risks it presents to health and how much it can slow you down.
But I've been very fortunate and received some excellent treatment which has kept me up and running. Most people are not as lucky.

For more info about AFA - see www.AFA.org.uk

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