Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) made it difficult for Erik Newby to do what he loved most — cycling 80 to 100 miles each week. What started as heart palpitations and fatigue eventually made even climbing a flight of stairs a challenge.
In this inspiring patient story, Erik shares his journey from lifestyle changes and cardioversions to an A-fib ablation performed by Dr. Alok Gambhir at Northside Hospital Heart Institute. Erik also explains why he chose to travel past multiple hospitals to receive care from Dr. Gambhir, whose expertise, compassion and personalized approach gave him the confidence to move forward with treatment. Hear how that decision helped him regain his health, return to the bike and get back to living life on his terms.
If you or someone you love is experiencing symptoms of A-fib, Erik's story is a reminder that you do not have to face it alone — and that early treatment can make all the difference.
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