Table 2.
Problematic areas for atrial fibrillation patients
| Not at all (%) | Slightly/Moderately (%) | Very/Extremely (%) | Missing (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | ||||
| Sleep apnea | 51.5 | 27.7 | 13.9 | 6.9 |
| Decreased exercise tolerance | 18.8 | 55.4 | 21.8 | 4.0 |
| Fatigue | 15.8 | 62.4 | 20.8 | 1.0 |
| Shortness of breath | 23.8 | 54.5 | 17.7 | 4.0 |
| Palpitations | 30.7 | 45.5 | 15.8 | 7.9 |
| Weakness | 29.7 | 49.5 | 6.9 | 13.9 |
| Dizziness | 42.6 | 48.5 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Fainting | 78.2 | 7.9 | 4.0 | 9.9 |
| Lifestyle | ||||
| Maintaining a healthy weight | 48.5 | 35.6 | 14.9 | 1.0 |
| Maintaining typical activity levels | 33.7 | 48.5 | 14.9 | 3.0 |
| Managing stress levels | 45.5 | 47.5 | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| Maintaining a healthy diet | 62.4 | 32.7 | 4.0 | 1.0 |
| Managing smoking | 81.2 | 5.9 | 2.0 | 10.9 |
| Managing alcohol levels | 71.3 | 22.7 | 1.0 | 5.0 |
| Emotional | ||||
| Worry about bleeding | 42.6 | 46.5 | 8.9 | 2.0 |
| Worry about stroke | 35.6 | 54.5 | 7.9 | 2.0 |
| Uncertainty | 47.5 | 40.6 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Anxiety | 43.6 | 48.5 | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Fear | 57.4 | 33.6 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Depression | 65.3 | 29.7 | 4.0 | 1.0 |