2027 changes to review during Medicare Open Enrollment October 15, 2026 Summary: 2027 Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, so review and make changes now Reading time: 7–10 minutes. Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7. That is the time to review your Medicare choices for next …
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Highlighting media that raised awareness of afib this month Summary: National Afib Awareness Month in 2026 was quite busy with media hits, as you can see below. Reading time: 2–3 minutes As we wrap up National Afib Awareness Month, we want to highlight some of the media that raised awareness of afib this month. First, …
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What afib patients say about bruising and bleeding while on blood thinners Summary: Watch the EP on EP interview with Eric N. Prystowsky, MD, FHRS, and Mellanie True Hills about Patient-Relevant Bleeding when taking blood thinners. Reading time: 3–5 minutes A survey of people taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) for preventing afib strokes or blood clots told …
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StopAfib.org recognizes Dr. Jonathan Piccini for his outstanding commitment to afib patients and their families. September 23, 2026 Summary: StopAfib.org recognized Jonathan Piccini, MD, MHS, FHRS with the 2026 Eric N. Prystowsky, MD Advocate for Patients Award. Reading time: 2–3 minutes StopAfib.org Announces the Recipient of the 2026 Eric N. Prystowsky, MD Advocate for Patients …
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September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. Here is one of our favorites for it! Summary: Hear our Afib Medley and share it to raise awareness of afib Reading/watching time: 3–5 minutes We hope the Afib Medley, created by Patrick Henry, a professional speaker and musician who is a friend of StopAfib.org, might lighten up your …
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Anonymous survey about your experiences with afib, blood thinners, and your opinions about future research Summary: Share Your Opinion: TIDE Afib Patient Survey Reading time: 2–3 minutes We at StopAfib.org are part of a team of investigators (TIDE Afib) developing a potential study regarding anticoagulants (blood thinners) among those with afib. We invite you to …
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Study Aims to Understand How Atrial Fibrillation Affects Symptoms and Quality of Life in Those with Cardiac Amyloidosis Summary: Study of Cardiac Amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) and Atrial Fibrillation Reading time: 2–3 minutes We have received a request to help with a research study being conducted at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine (Philadelphia, PA, …
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Do you need support to attend the Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference? Apply for a Scholarship. May 6, 2026 Summary: StopAfib.org announces the Annual Judy Currier Scholarship to attend the 2026 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference Reading time: 3–4 minutes. Judy and Mellanie at the Discovery Channel’s Red Carpet Premiere of …
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Answers to your questions about afib and GLP-1s February is Heart Month, and it’s a great time to learn more about afib and focus on getting your afib under control. The 2025 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference featured a whole session on afib risk factors that you can manage to …
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2026 Medicare plan changes to review during open enrollment October 22, 2025 (Updated November 28, 2025) Summary: You have until December 7 to check and make changes in your Medicare Plans Reading time: 6–8 minutes. Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7. That is the time to review your Medicare choices for …
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