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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September 29, 2015 Summary: During the 9th annual Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, StopAfib.org spreads awareness and shares vital information about this potentially life-threatening condition. Reading time: 2–3 minutes For the 9th annual Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, StopAfib.org was part of a collaboration with American Heart Association to raise awareness of afib through a billboard spot …
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September 29, 2015 The Living with Afib session at the 2015 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.TM Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference was presented by StopAfib.org Founder and CEO, Mellanie True Hills, who spoke about: Dedicating the conference to Judy Currier Knowing your stroke risk Autoimmune diseases and afib Common issues, such as alcohol, caffeine, stress, diet, …
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September 24, 2015 The Managing AF Risk Factors Panel at the 2015 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.TM Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference included presentations by David J. Wilber, MD, FHRS, Chair; Susan Redline, MD, MPH; and Mark S. Link, MD, FHRS. Dr. Wilber spoke about the impact of Obesity, Diabetes, and Hypertension on Atrial Fibrillation, including: …
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September 22, 2015 The Surgery Panel at the 2015 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.TM Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference included the following presentations: Ralph J. Damiano, Jr., MD spoke about surgical ablation, including: History of the Cox maze procedure Most common indication for AF surgical ablation in the US is for patients undergoing “concomitant” cardiac surgery …
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Updated: This study is now complete. September 16, 2015 A research study is currently enrolling patients who have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (afib that comes and goes). This clinical research study, sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb, will evaluate the effectiveness and how well the body tolerates an experimental drug (BMS-919373). The study will compare the safety and …
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September 16, 2015 In the Partnering with Your Healthcare Providers session at the 2015 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.TM Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, Robert C. Kowal, MD, PhD, FHRS spoke about getting the most from your doctors, including: what kind of doctor is likely to manage your care what is involved in managing AF care …
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By Mellanie True Hills September 10, 2015 Summary: EP Lab Digest article focuses on European Heart Rhythm Association Consensus Document, Cardiac Tachyarrhythmias and Patient Values & Preferences for their Management Reading time is approximately 8–10 minutes (including EP Lab Digest article) New Consensus Document Embraces Patient-Centered Approach to Atrial Fibrillation was published in the September …
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September 10, 2015 In his talk about Avoiding Afib Strokes at the 2015 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.TM Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, Dr. Mintu Turakhia of Stanford University discussed how our thinking about afib and stroke, and when to treat, has changed over the last couple of years. Dr. Turakhia covered the Top Ten …
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