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In A-Fib for 15 Years, Eventually Unable to Work

Terry Traver’ s story
We’ve posted a new personal experience story. Terry Traver of Thousand Oaks, CA, shares his 15-year battle with A-Fib.
“For over 15 years I suffered with A-Fib. It was not so bad [at first]. I stopped using caffeine and chocolate and cut back on my [alcohol] drinking.
Every three months or so I would have an episode that would last about 15 hours and then I would be fine. Meds never really helped in my case.
A-Fib Progresses to Severe and Incapacitates
In 2011, my A-Fib became severe to the point where I was almost completely incapacitated [Persistent Atrial Fibrillation]. I was not even able to work. …Continue reading Terry’s story…
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