Battling arrhythmia, one wave at a time
Following 5 years of being in and out of hospitals trying to maintain a regular heart rhythm, Elliot Awin became the recipient of a CRT-P device (pacemaker) in February 2020. The experience of fully “living” the frustrations that go hand in hand with an irregular heartbeat, including multiple cardioversions led Elliot to found Wave Wrangler. A charity with a mission to help those living with arrhythmia.
The charity will create a platform for those living with arrhythmia to share stories and experiences and raise funds to provide defibrillators to underfunded sports centres and communities.
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common forms of abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) and a major cause of stroke.
Around 1.5 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation – around 1 in 8 people are not treated effectively.
It is estimated that there are at least 270,000 people aged over 65 with undiagnosed (or silent) atrial fibrillation in the UK.
