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Your heart races unexpectedly, pounding against your chest. You feel a flutter, an irregularity in its beat. Shortness of breath follows, accompanied by weakness and fatigue. These aren't just symptoms of a stressful day at the office—they could be signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a heart condition that new research suggests may be linked to the very nature of our work lives.
Consider Jay King, an engineer at Abbott with over 16 years of experience in high-stakes roles. From vascular production to leading special projects in rapid diagnostics, Jay's career mirrors that of many professionals navigating today's demanding corporate landscape. In 2020, he even played a crucial role in Abbott's COVID-19 testing ramp-up. Yet, despite his active lifestyle, a routine physical revealed an unexpected diagnosis: Jay was in AFib.
A recent 18-year prospective study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association sheds light on why professionals like Jay might be at risk. The research, led by Canadian researchers and published last week in the Journal of the American Heart Association, examined the relationship between psychosocial stressors at work and AFib incidence among nearly 6,000 white-collar workers.
The findings are striking:
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