Peter Bohan was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib) after he started experiencing shortness of breath. AFib is an abnormal heart rhythm characterized by rapid and irregular beating of the upper chambers of the heart. It is projected that 12.1 million Americans will suffer from AFib in 2030, according to the CDC. It is important to know the signs, symptoms, and risks to keep you and your loved ones healthy.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with a New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group cardiologist, call 505.841.1000.