Meet Adam: As a surfer, lifeguard, and runner, Adam was surprised when he was diagnosed with AFib, a heart arrhythmia which caused him to feel weak and tired. He struggled with medications for many years before electing to have a catheter ablation procedure.

AFib is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat. During AFib, the upper chambers of your heart, the atria, beat rapidly or in an uncontrolled manner, which can feel like a flutter. When your heart beats erratically, it does not pump blood as efficiently as it should. You may feel ill or experience other AFib symptoms because oxygen isn’t being properly delivered to all parts of your body. Awareness of treatment options for AFib is insufficient with patients often under-diagnosed and/or referred too late.

Get Smart About AFib is a resource for AFib patients and caregivers to learn about the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for Atrial Fibrillation as well as find Electrophysiologists in their area. Visit ww.getsmartaboutafib.com to learn more or join our community of over 100,000 members on Facebook at www.facebook.com/getsmartaboutafib

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