AFib Stories
AFib is more than just statistics about risks and costs. It is about people and
the impact this chronic disease can have on all aspects of their lives.
While some patients with AFib may be asymptomatic, others can be debilitated by
the side effects and consequences of this condition. AFib symptoms can occur suddenly,
be painful and frightening (such as palpitations, chest pain, dyspnea, fatigue and/or
lightheadedness).22
AFib is also associated with functional limitations and an impaired quality of life
on many levels – physically, emotionally, socially, and mentally. In fact, studies
show that living with AFib is harder on patients than living with many other cardiovascular
diseases.22
Living with AFib is a challenge that few may understand unless they have experienced
it. The following profiles will demonstrate the ways that the disease causes people
to miss out on key life experiences. From absences on family holidays to early retirement
to the stress of frequent hospitalizations, AFib patients share their story below.
AF Stat™ invites you to go beyond the statistics and take a look at
real stories from real people affected by AFib
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AFib patient and NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West discusses his
personal experience with atrial fibrillation Jerry
West | AFib patient and NBA Hall of Famer
