Why You Need to Know About AFib

Out of the blue you’re sweating, you have clammy hands and your heart is racing… but you’re not even exercising. Are you experiencing warning signs of AFib? In today’s episode, our experts answer your most searched questions on the condition that’s more common than you think, but can lead to potentially deadly complications. We also hear from Mark, a Miami firefighter, who shares his personal story with the condition, including when he knew something was wrong.

Host:
Sandra Peebles

Expert:
Bryan Wilner, M.D.
Electrophysiologist
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute

Guest:
Mark Watson
Firefighter, lives with A-fib

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Video Chapters:
0:00 Why you need to know about A-Fib
0:56 What is A-Fib?
2:16 A Patient's A-Fib Experience
4:55 Signs and Symptoms of A-Fib
6:35 Doctors' Advice to A-FIb Patient
8:34 A-Fib Risk Factors
9:32 A-Fib Triggers
10:50 Patient's A-Fib Procedure
12:06 Ablation for A-Fib
15:33 A-Fib Patient's Progress
18:18 A-Fib in the Younger Generation
19:39 A-Fib and Higher Risk of Stroke
20:25 A-Fib Patient's Advice to Others
22:30 Top Three Things to Know about A-Fib