-Atrial fibrillation (also called A Fib or AF) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. In fact, having A Fib makes you up to five times more likely to have a stroke, according to the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all. Most strokes caused by A Fib could be prevented with effective treatment, but only about half of A Fib patients receive proper therapy. Approximately 5.2 million people in the United States experience A Fib, and that number is expected to more than double in the next ten years, according to the American Heart Association. Although anyone can develop A Fib at any age, the risk is greatest for individuals older than 50 years, those with a family history of A Fib, smokers and those with high blood pressure or other forms of heart disease. Although A Fib is less prevalent in Black and Latino individuals compared with white individuals, Black and Latino people living with A Fib have a higher risk of A Fib-related death when they also have conditions such as high blood pressure and heart failure, according to the American Stroke Association. The best-known symptom of A Fib is a fluttering heartbeat, but not all individuals with A Fib experience this, and many people with A Fib report no symptoms prior to diagnosis." Because of this, it’s important that people at risk for A Fib continuously speak to their doctors about any unusual sensations involving their heartbeat," says Mark Estes, American Heart Association volunteer medical expert and professor of Medicine and Program Director of the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Other symptoms of A Fib include shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, faintness, and sweating and chest pressure. Up to 84% of strokes caused by A Fib are preventable if patients receive early, effective treatment. That means it is important to talk to your doctor if you are at increased risk for A Fib. The American Stroke Association offers a downloadable symptom tracker that can serve as an important tool for conversations with your doctor about how to stay healthy. To learn ways to manage A Fib, the American Stroke Association has created an online portal, where individuals with A Fib can share their stories and learn from the experiences of others.
The Surrogate's Courthouse, located on the northwest corner of Chambers and Center Streets in New York City, is a historic structure. It was finished in 1907 as a seven-story steel-framed edifice with a granite front and ornate marble interiors. The initial drawings were developed by John Rochester Thomas, and the structure was completed by Arthur J Hogan and J. On Chambers and Read Streets, there are three-story Corinthian-style colonnades, as well as fifty-four statues by Philip Martin and Henry Kirk Bush-Brown. The New York City Municipal Archives are located in the basement of the building. The surrogate's court for New York County, which conducts probate and estate procedures for the New York State Unified Court System, is located on the fifth floor. The Surrogate's Courthouse is a National Historic Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places, and its exterior and interior are both declared landmarks in New York City.
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