Is it something in your lifestyle?

June 15, 2016 | 15m 00s

This storyteller recalls discovering his atrial fibrillation, how he manages life post-diagnosis, and the doctors he encountered along the way.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:50 - 59

GENDER:Male

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:None of the above

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need; Getting health care that is right for your cultural or religious beliefs

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