Light, genetics provide insight into arrhythmia's effects on brain
June 04, 2026
June 04, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 4 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Light, genetics provide insight into arrhythmia's effects on brain
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An irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia, leads to inefficient pumping of blood by the heart, which then prevents blood and oxygen from getting to the body's other organs. When blood and oxygen flow poorly to the brain, the risk of stroke and cognitive decline increases. < . . .
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Light, genetics provide insight into arrhythmia's effects on brain
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An irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia, leads to inefficient pumping of blood by the heart, which then prevents blood and oxygen from getting to the body's other organs. When blood and oxygen flow poorly to the brain, the risk of stroke and cognitive decline increases. < . . .