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Table 2 Problematic areas for atrial fibrillation patients

From: Atrial fibrillation care in rural communities: a mixed methods study of physician and patient perspectives

 

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