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Mr Albert Tay started experiencing heart palpitations in 2023 and later found out he had atrial fibrillation.

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SINGAPORE – Mr Albert Tay first noticed symptoms of an irregular heartbeat in 2023. He would occasionally feel his heart fluttering lightly before going to bed. 

After contracting Covid-19, it became more noticeable, says the 52-year-old. The palpitations seemed to last longer and felt more serious. The banking and finance director in a multinational company is married and has two teenage children.

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