StopAfib.org hosts the Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm National Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference. This conference brings together an all-star faculty of world-renowned atrial fibrillation experts to help patients and family members understand Afib and treatment options as well as how to work with healthcare providers to get the best results. The conference presentation videos …
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March 1, 2016 Summary: Special Announcement from StopAfib.org: Save the Date for the Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference September 16-18 Reading time: 1–2 minutes UPDATE: Registration is now open for the StopAfib.org Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference We're excited to announce that we've finalized the dates for the 2016 Get in Rhythm, Stay in RhythmTM Atrial Fibrillation …
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February 22, 2015 Summary: StopAfib.org is Working with Dr. Patrick Ellinor at Harvard Medical School To Determine Feasibility of Genetic Research Among Non-Caucasians With Atrial Fibrillation Reading time: 1–2 minutes Our goal at StopAfib.org has been to help drive the next generation of patient-centered afib research. Here is an opportunity for you to help with …
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February 18, 2015 Summary: Information about afib stroke risk and blood thinners from the 2016 Atrial Fibrillation Symposium Reading time: 1 minute At the recent 2016 Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, I gleaned many interesting pieces of information about stroke risk and blood thinners from the experts’ presentations, which I then posted over at the MyAFibExperience.org blog …
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December 30, 2015 Summary: Mellanie True Hills, founder of StopAfib.org, shares with MD Magazine about finding credible atrial fibrillation resources Reading and watching time: 9 minutes At the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in November, our founder, Mellanie True Hills, had the opportunity to talk with MD Magazine about how doctors can help their patients …
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December 29, 2015 Summary: Learn what atrial fibrillation resources are available to you at StopAfib.org Reading and watching time: 4 minutes How can StopAfib.org help you? In this video, learn more about the afib resources that we offer. You can help us continue building and sharing vital information for you and your loved ones by clicking …
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December 9, 2015 Summary: Special December discount for AfibAlert®, an FDA-approved standalone heart monitor for detecting atrial fibrillation. Reading time: 2–3 minutes The AfibAlert®, by Lohman Technologies, is an FDA-approved standalone (no phone needed) heart monitor for detecting afib. It is portable and easy to use, and takes accurate ECG readings. Patients can use AfibAlert® …
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[01:52:00] A lot of groups are looking at genetic. If this is a genetic syndrome, it's going to happen. What is going to make a difference is when it's going to happen. So are you going to need cardiac surgery? Are you going to have an inflammatory disease? Are you going to get older? But it's …
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October 29, 2015 Summary: StopAfib.org, which co-chairs the Sign Against Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation Task Force, today launched patient empowerment materials to encourage people living with atrial fibrillation to participate in their care. Reading time: 2–3 minutes In recognition of World Stroke Day, StopAfib.org, which co-chairs the Sign Against Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation Task Force, …
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The patient empowerment materials below — infographic posters, downloadable PDFs, and videos — are for afib patients, family members, and healthcare providers. They were developed by the Sign Against Stroke (SAS) in Atrial Fibrillation Task Force. Please download, print, and share these materials and leverage the videos, both the long version and the eight short …
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