Rugby stars treated for risky heart condition

Rugby legends Fergus Slattery and Frankie Sheahan and 2FM DJ Will Leahy have all been treated for a dangerous heart rhythm disorder, it has emerged.

Rugby stars treated for  risky  heart  condition

More than 40,000 people over the age of 50 have atrial fibrillation, but the vast majority are unaware of it.

However, people with atrial fibrillation are five times more likely to have a stroke.

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