Uploaded September 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
For more information about treatment options for atrial fibrillation at Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, visit: barnesjewish.org/formbuilder/forms.aspx?formid=73705&sid=7
Greg Peppers was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation at the age of 24. He was an active person, serving in the U.S. Navy. One day everything changed. While on a run, he felt tightness in his chest and short of breath. His heart was beating over 300 beats per minute.
Dr. Phil Cuculich is a heart rhythm specialist at the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Heart & Vascular Center. Over 3 million Americans are living with atrial fibrillation or a-fib, an irregular heartbeat that can increase the risk of stroke by 500%. When he met Greg, he had tried medications for years. He knew he would be a good candidate for an ablation procedure to try to fix his a-fib.
It’s been a couple of years since Greg’s ablation and he has his life back. He’s active with his kids. He exercises regularly and his a-fib is gone.
September is A-fib Awareness Month and the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Heart & Vascular Center is partnering with the St. Louis Rams for their 2014 home opener to sponsor the rally towel and raise awareness that you don't have to suffer with a-fib.
If you’re living with a-fib; just know there are many treatment options available. Greg’s procedure changed his life.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Cuculich, visit: barnesjewish.org/physicians/details.aspx?physician=11111408
For more information about treatment options for atrial fibrillation at Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, visit: barnesjewish.org/formbuilder/forms.aspx?formid=73705&sid=7
Greg Peppers was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation at the age of 24. He was an active person, serving in the U.S. Navy. One day everything changed. While on a run, he felt tightness in his chest and short of breath. His heart was beating over 300 beats per minute.
Dr. Phil Cuculich is a heart rhythm specialist at the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Heart & Vascular Center. Over 3 million Americans are living with atrial fibrillation or a-fib, an irregular heartbeat that can increase the risk of stroke by 500%. When he met Greg, he had tried medications for years. He knew he would be a good candidate for an ablation procedure to try to fix his a-fib.
It’s been a couple of years since Greg’s ablation and he has his life back. He’s active with his kids. He exercises regularly and his a-fib is gone.
September is A-fib Awareness Month and the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Heart & Vascular Center is partnering with the St. Louis Rams for their 2014 home opener to sponsor the rally towel and raise awareness that you don't have to suffer with a-fib.
If you’re living with a-fib; just know there are many treatment options available. Greg’s procedure changed his life.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Cuculich, visit: barnesjewish.org/physicians/details.aspx?physician=11111408
