Health Diary

SATURDAY, JULY 2

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT)

Learn about atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder affecting millions of people worldwide, its risk factors and preventive measures, at this public forum by The Singapore Heart Foundation, Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society and Singapore Cardiac Society.

Patients with the condition experience rapid and irregular heartbeat and the condition deteriorates with age.

The Joyden Hall, Bugis+, 201 Victoria Street, 07-01.

From 9am to 10.45am (English) and from noon to 1.45pm (Mandarin). Book through Sistic till July 1, $15 and $1 Sistic booking fee. Walk-in on July 2: $20. For details, go to http://www.myheart.org.sg

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 28, 2016, with the headline Health Diary. Subscribe