September 20, 2018 Summary: New Survey Reveals People with Atrial Fibrillation Prioritize Stroke Risk Reduction, Seek More Education on Treatment Options Reading time: 3–4 minutes. DALLAS, Sept. 20, 2018 – In celebration of National Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) Awareness Month, patient advocacy organization StopAfib.org today announced the results of a national online survey conducted by The …
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September 1, 2018 Summary: Watch replays of the entire 2018 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm. Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference for no cost Reading time: 3–4 minutes. The 2018 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference is in the books, and as always, it was a resounding success! We heard from so …
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August 1, 2018 Summary: Exciting News! Unique one-time opportunity to watch the 2018 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm. Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference from home for no cost. Reading time: 3–4 minutes. The 2018 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference begins in just two days, and we're SO excited. Not only …
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UPDATE: A few scholarships have opened up due to cancellations. May 24, 2018 Summary: To honor former StopAfib.org forum member Judy Currier, the organization offers a scholarship to make it possible for recipients to attend the Get In Rhythm. Stay In Rhythm. Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, August 3-5 in Dallas, TX. Reading time: 3–4 minutes. Judy …
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By Debra Gordon and Mellanie True Hills Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFA) is a safe, two- to four-hour outpatient procedure in which the doctor threads a long, thin tube through your groin into the area of your heart responsible for the abnormal rhythms of AF. The doctor then sends a pulse of radiofrequency energy, like that used …
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By Debra Gordon and Mellanie True Hills Insertable Cardiac Monitor Identifies Atrial Fibrillation Up to 40 Times Better than Short-Term Methods In order to prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation (AF), it’s important to diagnose the condition as early as possible. But that can be challenging since many people have no symptoms and the irregular …
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April 10, 2018 Summary: Here is the transcript of our March 2, 2018, chat with atrial fibrillation experts Dr. Oussama Wazniand Dr. Mandeep Bhargava of the Cleveland Clinic answering your most pressing afib questions. Transcript is reprinted with the permission of the Cleveland Clinic. Reading time: Approximately 30–60 minutes Chat Description Atrial fibrillation or Afib …
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April 10, 2018 Summary: Hear Dr. Randall Wolf and Mellanie True Hills at the Houston AFib Patient Experience Seminar on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 Reading time: Approximately 1–2 minutes Are you in the Houston area? If so, consider coming to the Houston AFib Patient Experience Seminar on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 from 9 am to …
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By Debra Gordon and Mellanie True Hills The blood thinners used in people with atrial fibrillation (AF) work well to prevent blood clots and stroke. But all carry some risk of major bleeding. So doctors need some way to quickly stop this anticoagulation process if bleeding occurs. Such a “reversal” agent has been available for …
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By Mellanie True Hills March 20, 2018 Summary: The transformative power of understanding and trust in atrial fibrillation care, by afib patient Mellanie True Hills, was published in the prestigious Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Reading time: 2–3 minutes Our mission at StopAfib.org is to ensure that those living with atrial fibrillation get the best possible …
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