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Noel had palpitations but had to see a GP three times before he was diagnosed with AF. He had cardioversion that only lasted a week, and now takes bisoprolol and warfarin. Now in persistent AF, he is disappointed with the delays in care he has experienced.
Noel works within the entertainment industry as a company director. He is married with 2 grown up children. Ethnic background: White British.
Elisabeth was diagnosed with permanent AF shortly after her husband's death 6 years ago. After experiencing side effects from bisoprolol and sotalol, she now takes digoxin and aspirin. Living in an isolated area has impacted on the care she has received.
Elisabeth is a retired nurse who lives on the most northerly inhabited island of Britain. She is widowed. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.
George has had AF for 15 years and has experienced two minor strokes. He is unable to take medication to control his blood pressure and had an allergic reaction to warfarin. He continues to have attacks of AF but takes aspirin to minimise stroke risk.
George is a retired teacher. He is married with one adult child. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Chris first had symptoms of paroxysmal AF ten years ago, which gradually worsened. However, AF was not detected on an ECG until after Chris had a TIA two years ago. Chris takes warfarin, flecainide, bisoprolol and simvastatin. He exercises regularly.
Chris lives with his wife and is a retired social housing manager. They have three grown-up children. Ethnic background: White British.
Raymond was diagnosed with AF 12 years ago and prescribed digoxin, bisoprolol, and warfarin. A pacemaker was fitted 4 years later after episodes of passing out. He has had no further problems. He eats a healthy diet and does not smoke or drink.
Raymond is a retired electrical engineer. He is married with four children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
David was diagnosed with atrial flutter and later developed atrial fibrillation. He has had two cardioversions and a cardio ablation. He currently takes aspirin (but will shortly return to warfarin), plus atorvastatin, bisoprolol, and an ace inhibitor.
David is a civil engineer and works as a delivery and compliance manager within the communications industry. He lives with his wife and has two grown-up children. Ethnic background/nationality: White...
After having food poisoning, Geoff developed IBS, which is thought to have possibly triggered his AF. He was unwell for ten years, has had four ablations, cardioversions and numerous medications. He is now feeling much better and regaining his confidence.
Geoff works part time as a Finance Director and lives with his wife. He has two grown up children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Freda first noticed symptoms lying in bed at night. She had to visit her GP a number of times before she was referred to a cardiologist. Her AF symptoms got worse after a long chest infection. Freda takes aspirin, plus a statin for high cholesterol.
Freda is a retired administrator and married with two grown-up children. Ethnic background/nationality: Japanese.
David has had paroxysmal AF since 1999. He has had electrocardioversion, chemical cardioversion, and two catheter ablations In the past he has taken bisoprolol, clopidogrel, warfarin and rivaroxaban but now takes apixaban, flecainide and amlodipine.
David is a retired technical services manager within the electronics engineering industry. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
An ablation restored sinus rhythm but Maggie still experiences arrhythmia and takes propafenone. Despite having had a minor stroke (TIA), she recently stopped taking aspirin after an intestinal bleed. AF has had a psychological impact on her life.
Maggie worked as a hotel manager but now works part-time as a medical receptionist. She is single. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
