Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is the most common irregular heartbeat and is characterized by heart palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath. This progressive and debilitating disease can lead to stroke, heart failure, and Alzheimer's disease, and can double your risk of death. Afib takes a physical toll, an emotional toll, and a financial toll on those who are living with it—not just the patient, but the family, too.
If you wonder whether you are at risk for atrial fibrillation, or whether you might have it already, or if you want to know how to manage afib now that you have been diagnosed, then you have come to the right place. StopAfib.org is here to help increase your knowledge about afib, to help improve your quality of life if you are living with it, and to help you avoid an afib-related stroke.
So let's Get Started Learning About Atrial Fibrillation.
Will You Take a Stand Against Atrial Fibrillation (AF or Afib) and Stroke? ... more
Take a Stand Against Atrial Fibrillation by Educating Yourself and Others ... more
New Directions in Decreasing Stroke Risk Through Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion ... more
Dr. Benjamin talks about Framingham Heart Study research into atrial fibrillation genetics and family history ... more
Sleep apnea among those with atrial fibrillation needs to be diagnosed quickly and treated early ... more
Results presented at Heart Rhythm 2010 and Cardiostim 2010 ... more
StopAfib.org is part of the American Foundation for Women's Health, neither of which are affiliated with the American Heart Association, though our founder is very active with the American Heart Association.