A Northern Ireland mum is speaking out to raise awareness after she discovered she had a heart condition, that was originally thought to be panic attacks.
Ciara Patrick, 39, from Co Tyrone, first noticed symptoms of atrial fibrillation eight years ago. She would feel anxious and noticed her heart rate was fast, but it was initially put down to panic attacks.
After several further episodes, she sought medical advice and then in August 2021 she experienced an episode of atrial fibrillation whilst she was in her garden, and originally thought her symptoms were down to dehydration and running around.
