By Christine Welniak June 14, 2011 Summary: The long-term effectiveness of atrial fibrillation catheter ablations may be improved by two new technologies, the TactiCath radiofrequency catheter and the CardioFocus laser balloon. Reading time: Approximately 4–5 minutes Catheter ablation has been proven to be more effective at stopping atrial fibrillation than antiarrhythmic drugs, but for many …
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By Mellanie True Hills June 6, 2011 Summary: StopAfib.org applauds the introduction of House Resolution 295 to promote atrial fibrillation awareness, diagnosis, and treatment Reading time: 2–4 minutes House Resolution 295 was just introduced into the US House of Representatives by Representative Kay Granger (R-TX) along with co-introducers Representative Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) and Representative Charles …
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By Christine Welniak June 6, 2011 Summary: Recent data on the effectiveness of catheter ablation for treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation suggests that patients considering catheter ablation still need to set realistic expectations for success as multiple procedures may be required. Reading time: Approximately 2–4 minutes At the recent 2011 Heart Rhythm Society meeting in …
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May 26, 2011 Summary: StopAfib.org announces Stroke Awareness Month activities focused on averting an atrial fibrillation stroke crisis. Dallas, TX — After having a close call with a stroke from her atrial fibrillation (afib), the most common irregular heartbeat, Mellanie True Hills focused the patient advocacy organization she founded, StopAfib.org, on raising awareness of atrial …
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May 25, 2011 Summary: StopAfib.org has added four afib experts to the Global Medical Advisory Board. Dallas, TX—"StopAfib.org, a patient advocacy organization for those living with the most common irregular heartbeat, atrial fibrillation, is very pleased to announce the addition of four top afib experts to our Global Medical Advisory Board," says Mellanie True Hills, …
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By Mellanie True Hills May 23, 2011 Summary: This video discusses the development of new guidelines for catheter ablation and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation, which are expected to be completed by January of 2012 Reading and watching time is approximately 4–5 minutes In this video interview, Dr. Hugh Calkins, electrophysiologist at Johns Hopkins, talked …
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Cleveland, OH — May 17, 2011 Summary: Take advantage of this rare opportunity to chat live on June 13, 2011, with atrial fibrillation experts from the Cleveland Clinic and the founder of StopAfib.org. The most common irregular heart rhythm disorder is called atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib) and involves the two upper chambers (atria) of …
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Thanks to all of you who tuned into the inaugural Team AFib webinar “AFib: When Stroke Strikes.” As an organization committed to improving the lives of patients everywhere, StopAfib.org is proud to be a part of Team AFib, a coalition of leading organizations dedicated to creating awareness and advocacy around AFib and its link to …
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Ridgefield, CT– May 12, 2011 – As an actress, Susan Lucci has loved many men in her storied soap opera career, but when her real-life leading man was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, she jumped into action and pledged to learn everything she could about his condition. Now, Lucci and her husband, Helmut Huber, …
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Kuala Lumpur, May 6, 2011 — According to a new report, How Can We Avoid a Stroke Crisis in the Asia-Pacific Region?, urgent coordinated action is needed to avoid millions of preventable strokes, which leave many patients who have atrial fibrillation (AF) both mentally and physically disabled, or dead, every year. The report, launched today …
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