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Summary:  A new survey from the Alliance for Aging Research and the AFib Optimal Treatment Task Force found that atrial fibrillation patients are active in the decision-making process regarding their treatment. Reading time: Approximately 3–4 minutes NEWS RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC (November 5, 2012) — The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) and the AFib Optimal Treatment …

November 12, 2012 Here is the transcript of our October 30 afib community chat where the atrial fibrillation experts at the Cleveland Clinic answered your most pressing questions. Transcript is reprinted with the permission of the Cleveland Clinic. Reading time: Approximately 30 minutes Chat Description: The most common irregular heart rhythm is called atrial fibrillation …

October 29, 2012 Summary: IRONMAN triathlete, Tommy Morrison, is helping raise awareness of atrial fibrillation through raising funds to support the work of StopAfib.org We are so honored that an afib survivor, Tommy Morrison, has chosen to donate to us, and to ask others to do so, in order to raise awareness of atrial fibrillation. …

October 29, 2012 Summary:  New reports have been published by Action for Stroke Prevention, an alliance of renowned health experts and patient organizations, calling for policy makers and the medical and patient communities to join forces to prevent atrial fibrillation-related strokes. Details and the press release are below. Reading time: Approximately 3–5 minutes News Release …

Brussels, Belgium — October 24, 2012 —Ahead of World Stroke Day 2012 (October 29), European Policy Makers have joined over 90 Medical and Patient Organisations, and more than 100,000 people, in supporting the Global Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Patient Charter and calling for National Governments and the World Health Organisation to act to make the prevention …

Brussels, Belgium — October 24, 2012 —Ahead of World Stroke Day 2012 (October 29), European Policy Makers have joined over 90 Medical and Patient Organisations, and more than 100,000 people, in supporting the Global Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Patient Charter and calling for National Governments and the World Health Organisation to act to make the prevention …

Brussels, Belgium — October 24, 2012 —Ahead of World Stroke Day 2012 (October 29), European and Malaysian Policy Makers have joined over 90 Medical and Patient Organisations, and more than 100,000 people, in supporting the Global Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Patient Charter and calling for National Governments and the World Health Organisation to act to make …

October 9, 2012 UPDATE 10/29/12: The Atrial Fibrillation Web Chat is being cancelled as the chat functionality is not working properly and the hosting company is out of the office due to Hurricane Sandy. If you are registered, you will receive a message with an email address for submitting questions. The doctors’ responses will be …

By Mellanie True Hills September 27, 2012 Summary:  Physician’s Weekly publishes Ten Atrial Fibrillation Facts That May Surprise You and Social Media Empowers Afib Patients and Others   We are honored that Physician’s Weekly recently published two of our articles. See them at: 10 Atrial Fibrillation Facts That May Surprise You Social Media Empowers Afib …