With heart disease as the leading cause of death in America, it’s important to schedule a routine checkup with your cardiologist. It’s something that’s often neglected, but so simple to do.
A recent study, by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, showed there may be a link to severe eczema and heart health. This particular study focused on severe eczema where patients were hospitalized due to their condition.
“Patients with hospital-diagnosed atopic dermatitis have a 20% increased long-term risk of atrial fibrillation, but the absolute risk remains low.”
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is also known as heart palpitations or rapidly increased heart rate. If left undetected, this can lead to blood clots, stroke, and other heart-related complications.
To reduce your risk of heart disease, it’s recommended that you incorporate exercise, maintain a healthy diet, and avoid smoking.
Sources: https://www.winknews.com/2019/09/16/eczema-may-affect-heart-health-new-study-says/ https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(19)32614-3/fulltext