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News from StopAfib.orgNew Video Helps StopAfib.org Celebrate National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month in September 2010Will You Take a Stand Against Atrial Fibrillation (AF or Afib) and Stroke? ... more Get Started Learning About Atrial Fibrillation GuideTake a Stand Against Atrial Fibrillation by Educating Yourself and Others ... more Decreasing Stroke Risk When Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Isn’t PossibleNew Directions in Decreasing Stroke Risk Through Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion ... more Interview with Dr. Emelia Benjamin on Framingham Risk Prediction Tool for Atrial FibrillationDr. Benjamin talks about Framingham Heart Study research into atrial fibrillation genetics and family history ... more Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Predicts Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Failure, New Study SaysSleep apnea among those with atrial fibrillation needs to be diagnosed quickly and treated early ... more STOP AF Cryoablation for Atrial Fibrillation - Quality of Life Results and Technical ConsiderationsResults presented at Heart Rhythm 2010 and Cardiostim 2010 ... more FDA Approves the AtriClip for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation PatientsAtriClip and other devices target the heart’s left atrial appendage to reduce stroke risk ... more Can Catheter Ablation Successfully Treat Persistent Atrial FibrillationDiscussion at Heart Rhythm Society 2010 About Pulmonary Vein Isolation (PVI) Ablation Strategies for Persistent and Longstanding Persistent Afib ... more Stopping Atrial Fibrillation Could Reduce the Risk of Stroke and Alzheimer's DiseaseFindings presented at Heart Rhythm 2010 show that atrial fibrillation treatment could help avoid stroke and Alzheimer's Disease ... more Washington Post Highlights Afib: "Atrial fibrillation is easy to find, but evidence on how best to treat it isn't"StopAfib.org Founder, Mellanie True Hills, Included in Washington Post and Kaiser Health News Atrial Fibrillation Patient Stories ... more Predictors of Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation Success — Presentations from Heart Rhythm SocietyFactors Affecting Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Success — Left Atrial Size, Left Ventricular Dysfunction, Afib Duration, and Atrial Fibrosis ... more What is Catheter Ablation Success and What are the ImplicationsHighlights from "Medical Issues After Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter" Session at Heart Rhythm 2010 ... more Interview with Dr. Nassir Marrouche on Personalized Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Through "Staging"Dr. Marrouche talks about determining atrial fibrillation treatment and stroke prevention based on atrial fibrosis and remodeling detected via MRI ... more Race and Gender Issues Influencing Atrial Fibrillation Management — News from Heart Rhythm 2010African Americans May Have Less Risk of Atrial Fibrillation and Women Need More Aggressive Treatment for Afib and Stroke ... more Personalized Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Using New Method to “Stage” AFHeart Rhythm Society Presentations by Nassir Marrouche, MD, and Marcos Daccarett, MD, from University of Utah CARMA Center ... more Interview with Dr. Peter Kowey at Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium about new atrial fibrillation treatmentsDr. Kowey talks about the Cabana trial, Safari registry, dronedarone, atrial selective drugs, and new anticoagulant drugs ... more Where Are the Biggest Risks in the U.S. for Atrial Fibrillation Hospitalizations and StrokesCDC map shows atrial fibrillation hospitalization "hot spots" among those on Medicare ... more New "HAS-BLED" Tool Identifies Those with Atrial Fibrillation at Risk for Bleeding From Coumadin or WarfarinTool assesses bleeding risk from anticoagulant drugs in those with Afib ... more Racial and Regional Disparities in Atrial Fibrillation Treatment and Stroke PreventionAfrican-Americans less likely to be treated for atrial fibrillation and more likely to have a stroke; Southerners who have a stroke are more likely to die ... more “AFib Educator” Smartphone App and Desktop Widget Offers Patient Dialogue Tool for a Complex Cardiovascular DiseaseDetailed, Visual Resource Helps Healthcare Professionals Bridge Gaps in Education, Management of Atrial Fibrillation ... more Women with Atrial Fibrillation Less Likely To Get Catheter Ablation Than Men — And Have More ComplicationsWomen Getting Catheter Ablations Are More Likely to Be in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation and More Likely to Fail ... more Gene Test Improves Use of Coumadin (warfarin) for Stroke Prevention in Atrial FibrillationPresentation at American College of Cardiology Shows Genetic Testing Improves Accuracy of Coumadin and Reduces Hospitalization ... more Psoriasis Raises Risk of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)Study Presented at American College of Cardiology Identifies New Afib and Stroke Risk Factor ... more Study Shows Cryoablation Beats Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Treating Paroxysmal Atrial FibrillationSTOP AF Study Shows Cryoablation Beats Rhythm Medicines for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation ... more Interview with Dr. Andrea Russo about Afib Gender Differences at Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2010Discussion of Atrial Fibrillation Treatment and Stroke Risk in Women ... more Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Trials or ResearchLooking for those with atrial fibrillation ... more Interview with Dr. Riccardo Cappato at Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2010Discussion of Second Worldwide Survey on AF Ablation and Afib and Athletes ... more Robotic Technology is Changing the Paradigm for Catheter Ablation Treatment of Atrial FibrillationDr. Andrea Natale's Update on Robotic Catheter Ablation Technology at Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2010 ... more Sophisticated New 4-D and 5-D Imaging May Soon Guide Catheter AblationsHighlights from Dr. Douglas Packer's Remarks at Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2010 ... more Catheter Ablation May be Better Atrial Fibrillation Treatment than Drugs for Serious and Professional AthletesProlonged exercise may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) according to a presentation at Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2010 ... more Interview with Dr. Vivek Reddy at Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2010Discussion of new atrial fibrillation ablation technologies and stroke prevention in afib ... more Interview with Professor John Camm at Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2010Discussion of new antiarrhythmic drugs, dronedarone (Multaq®) and vernakalant, for atrial fibrillation treatment ... more Interview with Dr. Andrea Natale at Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2010Discussion of hybrid procedures combining catheter ablation and surgery for atrial fibrillation treatment ... more Twitter: Atrial Fibrillation TweetsWe find these tweets valuable and you may, too ... more StopAfib.org Discussion Forums Provide Special Interest Topics and Local Support GroupsFocused Discussions about Afib and Exercise, Sleep Apnea, Pregnancy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Valvular Afib, and Young Afibbers ... more How to Push Back if Medicare or Other Health Insurance Says "No" to Atrial Fibrillation TreatmentYou can appeal if Medicare or other health insurance denies coverage for afib medicines or procedures ... more AF Stat™ Webcast Video Presents Priorities to Improve Atrial Fibrillation Patient CareCall to Action for Atrial Fibrillation presented by Senator Bill Frist, MD, Eric N. Prystowsky, MD, Jerry West, and leading cardiovascular organizations ... more Action for Stroke Prevention Launches New Health Report Exposing Imminent Risk of a Stroke Crisis in Europe from Atrial Fibrillation"How Can We Avoid a Stroke Crisis?" launched in the European Parliament by Action for Stroke Prevention ... more Obesity Raises Risk of Left Atrial Enlargement, a Risk Factor for Atrial Fibrillation (AF)Obesity May Overtake High Blood Pressure as Main Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factor ... more New Stroke Risk Factors for Those with Atrial Fibrillation (AF): Female Gender, Heart Disease, and AgeMore Atrial Fibrillation Patients May Need Coumadin and Warfarin Anticoagulant Medications to Prevent Strokes ... more Which is Better, Rate Control or Rhythm Control For Atrial Fibrillation: Results From the RECORD AF RegistryDoes Permanent Atrial Fibrillation Happen Faster With Rate Drugs or Rhythm Drugs? ... more Study Finds Major Predictor for Development of New Atrial Fibrillation (AF)Blood levels of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) are a "remarkable" predictor of afib ... more Sleep Apnea Multiplies Risk of Arrhythmias Like Atrial FibrillationOdds of Irregular Heartbeat Are 18 Times Higher After Sleep Apnea Episode ... more Atrial Fibrillation Procedure Within Two Years Reduces Risk of Afib RecurrenceLength of Permanent Atrial Fibrillation Duration and Enlarged Left Atrium Predict Afib Recurrence ... more World Stroke Day 2009Theme for 2009 is "Stroke, what can I do?" ... more New Research Finds Cells that Trigger Atrial Fibrillation (AF)Afib Triggered by Pigment-Producing Cells in the Heart and Pulmonary Veins ... more Video Helps Those with Atrial Fibrillation to Safely Manage Anticoagulant Medications Coumadin and WarfarinVideo: Staying Active and Healthy with Blood Thinners ... more Diabetes Increases a Woman's Risk of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)Diabetes is an Independent Risk Factor for Women for Developing Afib ... more Can Pneumonia Vaccine Decrease Swine Flu Death Risk for Those With Atrial FibrillationPneumonia and Other Bacterial Infections Contribute to Swine Flu Deaths in Those with Underlying Health Issues ... more Women with Atrial Fibrillation Have a Higher Risk of Stroke and DeathNine Gender Differences and Implications for Treating Women with Atrial Fibrillation ... more Video Interview: Sen. Bill Frist, MD, Talks About AF Stat™: A Call to Action for Atrial FibrillationDr. Frist also talks about his new book, A Heart to Serve ... more Atrial Fibrillation: Health Leaders Issue Recommendations to Improve Management of this Common, Costly and Misunderstood Cardiovascular Disease“AF Stat™ Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation” Report Cites Limited Understanding, Disconnected Dialogue and Uncoordinated Care as Key Barriers to Improved Outcomes ... more U.S. Senate Adopts Resolution Designating September 2009 as National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness MonthThank you, Senator Feingold, for your dedication and support in getting this approved ... more Webcast for AF Stat™: A Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)This event is for atrial fibrillation patients, caregivers, and stakeholders who want to raise awareness and advocate for appropriate care ... more Dabigatran Better than Warfarin for Stroke Prevention in Atrial FibrillationResults Presented at 2009 European Society of Cardiology Meeting ... more September 2009 is Atrial Fibrillation MonthStopAfib.org patient resource raises awareness of expensive and life-threatening irregular heartbeat ... more Is Radio-frequency Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Ready for Prime Time with Patients and Doctors — Share Your OpinionAHRQ Reviews 120 Radio-frequency Catheter Ablation Studies ... more Severe Sleep Apnea Doubles Risk of Death in Men — Implications for Those with Atrial FibrillationSleep Apnea Associated with Stroke, Heart Failure, Hypertension, and Coronary Artery Disease ... more Video Interview with Dr. Michael Argenziano About Atrial Fibrillation SurgeryInterview at American Association for Thoracic Surgery 2009 ... more Video Interview with Dr. Anne Cahill on Supplements and ArrhythmiaThe Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Arrhythmias ... more StopAfib.org Applauds the FDA for Providing a Safer Option for Those with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Atrial FlutterPatients are excited about Multaq® (dronedarone), the first new anti-arrhythmic drug for afib in years ... more ACTION REQUESTED: Ask Your U.S. Senators to Support Atrial Fibrillation Awareness MonthSenators Feingold, Collins, Crapo and Dorgan introduce Senate Resolution 220 to designate September as National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month ... more Second Gene Identified That Increases Risk of Atrial Fibrillation and StrokeGene Variant Carried By One-Third of Those of European Descent ... more Video Interview with Dr. David Wilber at Heart Rhythm 2009Discussing Afib Clinical Trials and the Window of Opportunity to Treat Atrial Fibrillation ... more FDA Approves Multaq® for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial FlutterMultaq® (dronedarone) is the much-anticipated replacement for amiodarone ... more Video Interview with Dr. Steven Hao at Heart Rhythm 2009 in BostonTalking About Presentation of the THERMOCOOL® Catheter Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Trial ... more Comparative Effectiveness Research for Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Is Listed as High PriorityComparing the effectiveness of atrial fibrillation treatments, including surgery, catheter ablation, and medications ... more EKG Warns of Potential Atrial Fibrillation RiskProlonged PR Interval Indicates Risk for Afib, Pacemaker, or Death ... more AF Stat™: A Call to Action for Atrial FibrillationStopAfib.org Participates in Initiative to Raise Atrial Fibrillation Awareness ... more Profile of Atrial Fibrillation Patient Jerry West, NBA Hall of Famer, Coach, and General Manager of the Los Angeles LakersA racing heart, sleepless nights and a sense of anxiety were a way of life for NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West ... more Profile of Atrial Fibrillation Patient Mellanie True Hills, Founder of StopAfib.orgMellanie True Hills was surprised at how living with atrial fibrillation changed her life forever ... more Be Proactive About Monitoring After Your Atrial Fibrillation AblationReport from Heart Rhythm 2009 AF Summit By Eric Oddleifson, Guest Reporter for StopAfib.org ... more Health and Advocacy Leaders Mobilize to Bring Attention to Atrial Fibrillation, a Costly and Misunderstood Cardiovascular DiseaseSurvey Shows Patient and Healthcare Professionals are ‘Out of Sync’ About Potential Serious Health Consequences ... more "Out of Sync: The State of AFib in America"National Survey Reveals Patients and Healthcare Professionals are 'Out of Sync' About the Potentially Serious Health Consequences of Atrial Fibrillation ... more Watchman Device as Alternative to Warfarin or CoumadinPrevent Strokes in Atrial Fibrillation Patients by Closing Off Left Atrial Appendage ... more Get our StopAfib.org Update Newsletter to Discover What's New in Atrial FibrillationSign up for our Afib Newsletter on the right side of the page >>> ... more ACTION REQUESTED: Ask Your U.S. Representative to Support Atrial Fibrillation Awareness MonthRep. Ruppersberger and Rep. Granger Introduce House Resolution 255 to designate September as National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month ... more StopAfib.org Speaks on Behalf of the Atrial Fibrillation Community at FDA HearingFDA Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee Hears Atrial Fibrillation Patient Stories ... more Surgeon Discusses Customized Atrial Fibrillation Surgical TreatmentVideo Interview with Dr. Ralph Damiano at Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2009 ... more Surgeon Discusses Evolution and Future of Atrial Fibrillation Maze ProcedureVideo of Presentation by Dr. James Edgerton from Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2009 ... more Noted Electrophysiologist Discusses Atrial Fibrillation GuidelinesVideo interview with Dr. Eric Prystowsky on What Atrial Fibrillation Patients Need to Know ... more Vibrant Nation features StopAfib.org CEO Mellanie True Hills... more Noted Electrophysiologist and Ablation Pioneer Discusses New Findings About Atrial Fibrillation and Obstructive Sleep ApneaVideo Interview with Dr. Warren (Sonny) Jackman at Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2009 ... more Coumadin Replacements in Trial – Dabigatran and RivaroxabanVideo Interview with Dr. Manish Shah, EP at Washington Hospital Center ... more Do You Need Coumadin: Your CHADS2 ScoreVideo Interview with Dr. Manish Shah, EP at Washington Hospital Center ... more EP Lab Digest Features Patient Perspectives on Living with Atrial Fibrillation... more Expert Consensus Statement on Catheter and Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation—HRS/EHTA/ECASA report from the Heart Rhythm Society Task Force on Catheter and Surgical Ablation ... more 2006 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation—ACC/AHA/ESCGuidelines to assist healthcare providers in managing atrial fibrillation ... more ...more News and Press Releases » EventsTotal Thoracoscopic Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation TreatmentWebcast of Total Thoracoscopic Maze, a minimally invasive afib surgery ... more Replay of Convergent Procedure to Treat Atrial FibrillationConvergent procedure combines afib surgery with catheter ablation ... more Find Atrial Fibrillation Patient Events in Your AreaCheck the StopAfib.org Community Calendar ... more Open Letter to Doctors and Hospitals Planning Atrial Fibrillation Patient EventsComments From Patients Are Requested ... more AF Stat Call to Action WebcastWorking Together to Improve Patient Outcomes & Address the Cost Burden ... more Atrial Fibrillation: Epidemic of the 21st Century?Replay of Dr. Natale's webinar ... more |
Atrial Fibrillation Articles from Yahoo! News
- Largest atrial fibrillation registry reveals poor AF control & high rates of cardiovascular hospitalization
- Largest Atrial Fibrillation Registry Reveals Poor AF Control and High Rates of Cardiovascular Hospitalization
- Angiotensin II Antagonists In Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Results From The ANTIPAF Trial
- Take a Stand Against Atrial Fibrillation (AF or Afib) and Stroke for Atrial Fibrillation Month
- Success stops drug trial: Apixaban prevents stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation who are unsuitable for warfarin
- ESC announces new Clinical Practice Guidelines on Atrial Fibrillation
- Better treatment of atrial fibrillation and its risks
- DANPACE trial shows dual chamber pacing decreases atrial fibrillation in sick sinus syndrome
- New Global Campaign Aims To Prevent As Many As 1 Million Atrial Fibrillation-Related Strokes
- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute At St. David's Medical Center Highlights Life-Changing Treatment Options
