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Mary Cooper's Story

Jan 27, 2022

What were the steps leading up to your diagnosis?

I went into AFib for the first time at work. I called 911 and was off to ER. I had a conversion and awoke into sinus rhythm.

I saw a cardiologist and wore a two-week halter monitor. My results were that I was in AFib on and off. I'm not sure if I ever knew it.

I was put on Eliquis and Metropolol to help manage my condition. I also experienced syncope and later changed to Propafenone. I'm still short of breath and deal with extreme fatigue, and I don't know if it's medication related or not. I've been in sinus rhythm as far as I know.

Every little heart blip causes me anxiety.

What lifestyle changes have you needed to make?

I don't walk very far by myself and I don't kayak by myself anymore either. I stay home more often. I'm tired all the time, I'm not myself anymore, and every little heart blip causes me anxiety.

What accomplishment are you proud of?

I became a registered nurse at 40 years old. I had a life-threatening disease in my twenties and after surgery, I went back to college to complete my degree.

Who has been there for you? How?

I live alone. The paramedics and medical staff have been there for me many times.

Try to stay active and take naps as needed.

Is there anything else we should know?

I was sick as a young adult. I'm disappointed I got AFib in my 60s, but I'm doing the best I can.

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Mary Cooper

I'm 63 years old. I work as a full-time home care nurse. Fatigue and syncope bother me the most. I'm trying to hang in there and doing my best every day.

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