SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 681
WHEREAS, Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of
irregular heartbeat, according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 95 percent of atrial fibrillation
is nonvalvular, and nonvalvular AF affects an estimated 5.8
million people in the United States; the risk of stroke is five
times greater for these individuals, and nonvalvular atrial
fibrillation is estimated to cost $6.65 billion per year,
primarily due to the direct and indirect costs of
hospitalization; and
WHEREAS, In Texas, stroke was the third-leading cause of
death as of 2015, with a prevalence of three percent among
persons 18 years of age and older; it also disproportionately
affects non-Hispanic blacks, who are significantly more likely
to die from stroke than whites; and
WHEREAS, Risk factors for atrial fibrillation include
high blood pressure, heart failure, diabetes, advanced age,
hyperthyroidism, and heart disease; in addition, many
modifiable lifestyle behaviors can lead to a stroke, among them
physical inactivity, tobacco use, poor diet, and heavy alcohol
consumption; and
WHEREAS, Atrial fibrillation is an extremely serious
health issue, but outcomes can be improved with heightened
awareness of the condition and effective measures for treatment
and prevention; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize September 2019 as Atrial
Fibrillation Awareness Month and commend the Texas Department of
State Health Services, the Texas Council on Cardiovascular
Disease and Stroke, and the Texas Heart Attack and Stroke Data
Collaborative for their efforts to address atrial fibrillation.
Johnson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 2, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate