AFib Patient Stories
Meet AFib patients who have undergone successful catheter
ablation procedures after drug therapy failed or was ineffective.
Watch and read their stories to learn how catheter ablation
changed their lives. This safe treatment for AFib helped them
regain the quality of life they thought was gone forever.
Meet Sam
Sam Choy, a famous chef and the godfather of poke,
started experiencing symptoms of AFib during a flight back to Hawaii.
When medications deemed ineffective, Sam had a catheter ablation which
allowed him to continue to live his fast-paced life.
Meet Jacqueline
As an active 82-year-old, Jacqueline could not tolerate her AFib medications. After four emergency room visits, her doctor suggested catheter ablation as a treatment option. After catheter ablation, Jacqueline felt great and was back to herself again.
Meet Adam
As a surfer, lifeguard, and runner, Adam was surprised
that despite his healthy, active lifestyle, 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 to treat his AFib.
Meet Eddie
Eddie Judge, Real Housewives of
Orange County Reality Star and
Gym owner, experienced symptoms
of AFib which prevented him from
working out and biking. He’s now
partnering with Get Smart About
AFib to share his story.
Meet Stan
Stan’s love for running was put to a
halt when he started experiencing
symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation. Watch
to learn how catheter ablation helped
Stan get back to running again.
Meet John
After suffering from sleep apnea,
John was diagnosed with AFib. He
tried medications but they didn't
work so he underwent a catheter
procedure to treat his AFib. Watch
this video to learn how John lost 30
pounds after his procedure.
Meet Neleta
AFib caused Neleta to feel tired,
short of breath, and weak,
preventing her from performing
simple tasks such as taking out the
trash and doing the dishes.
Meet Rusty
After being a pilot for 40 years,
Rusty was suddenly grounded
when he was diagnosed with AFib.
Watch this video to learn how
catheter ablation cleared Rusty to
return to his passion, flying planes.
Meet Donne and Jan
After a few small strokes, Jan was
diagnosed with AFib. Later, her
husband Donne was also
diagnosed with AFib. Watch to learn
how this couple treated their hearts
with radiofrequency catheter
ablation.
More stories
“I had no idea that my increased fatigue was something more serious.”
“It kind of feels like a panic attack. I was
short of breath and dizzy.”
“The most disruptive feeling was knowing
I had an irregular heartbeat and constantly
wondering what it meant long term for my
life, my health and my career.”
