December 30, 2013 In this video from the Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, the panel members answered procedure-related and general questions from the audience. Some of the topics included: How do patients and doctors decide upon the right procedure? What is the role of pacemakers in managing afib? What is …
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December 26, 2013 In this video from the Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, Dr. William T. Brinkman discusses surgery for atrial fibrillation, including the concomitant maze, the classic Cox maze, the closed chest maze using the Dallas Lesion Set, and the new staged hybrid surgical ablation procedure. He also talked …
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December 23, 2013 In this video from the Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, Dr. Robert Kowal talked about innovative new procedures to treat atrial fibrillation and prevent strokes. The ablation procedures he discussed included: Laser balloon Specialized radiofrequency catheters such as cycled phased RF FIRM (Focal Impulse and Rotor Modulation) …
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See nearly four hoursof video where leading afib experts will provide you with the information to manage your afib and get appropriate care. Sign up to be notified when new videos and transcripts are posted and to receive other afib news. Go to the Newsletter Sign Up in the top right of this page. …
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December 19, 2013 In this video from the Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, Dr. Jay O. Franklin talked about cryoballoon ablation and compared it to radiofrequency catheter ablation. Video watching time is approximately 15 minutes. Low resolution High resolution — YouTube About Jay O. Franklin, MD, FACC, FHRS Dr. Jay …
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December 19, 2013 In this video from the Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, Dr. Kamran Rizvi talked about radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation, including the “stages” of afib, pre-ablation testing, and what to expect before, during, and after an RF catheter ablation. Video watching time is approximately 20 minutes. Low resolution …
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December 16, 2013 In this video from the Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, StopAfib.org Founder Mellanie True Hills talked about living with afib. This video deals with such topics as: Communicating with your doctors What caregivers should know Frequently overlooked relationships with afib, such as sleep apnea and autoimmune diseases …
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December 16, 2013 In this video from the Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.TM Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, Dr. Robert Kowal talked about getting the most from your doctors, including who to see and when to see them. Video watching time is approximately 13 minutes. Low resolution High resolution — YouTube About Robert Kowal, MD, …
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December 12, 2013 In this video from the Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, world-renowned electrophysiologist Eric N. Prystowsky talked about treatments for atrial fibrillation, including rate control and rhythm control, as well as use of anticoagulants to prevent afib-related strokes. At the conclusion of his presentation, StopAfib.org founder Mellanie True …
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December 10, 2013 At the Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, Dr. Adam Shapira discusses what afib is and why it is a problem. Video watching time is approximately 22 minutes. Low resolution High resolution — YouTube About Adam Shapira, MD, FACC, FHRS Dr. Shapira is the senior cardiac electrophysiologist at Advanced …
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