April 24, 2009 5:21 AM CT The results of the Watchman device trial, called PROTECT-AF, have just come out of the American College of Cardiology 2009 annual meetings in Orlando. The Watchman (Atritech) is a device that closes off the left atrial appendage (LAA) to minimize the risk of stroke. It is one of several …
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You're here because you have atrial fibrillation, or a loved one does, and you'd like to find ways to get in rhythm and stay in rhythm. You want to learn about the latest innovations and advances in atrial fibrillation and about events and news related to afib. The StopAfib.org newsletter gives you information to help you …
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March 26, 2009 5:21 AM CT 50+ Fabulous is currently featuring the story of Mellanie True Hills, CEO of StopAfib.org. The story talks about Mellanie's transition from high-tech road warrior to her mission of saving lives and later creating StopAfib.org for those with atrial fibrillation. 50+ Fabulous founder, Pattie Heisser, started the online community during …
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March 26, 2009 5:41AM CT September is currently designated as Atrial Fibrillation Month in Chase's Calendar of Events, the international event register. On March 17, a resolution was introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives that would officially designate September in the U.S. as “National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month.” StopAfib.org is proud to announce our …
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July 2, 2009 5:21 AM CT UPDATED 7/2/2009: See: FDA Approves Multaq® for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter On March 18, 2009, StopAfib.org shared stories from atrial fibrillation patients at the FDA Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee hearings regarding a replacement for amiodarone. We greatly appreciate you sharing your many stories with …
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March 10, 2009 5:52 AM CT Cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Ralph Damiano, of Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, spoke with StopAfib.org at Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2009. He shared information about new custom approaches to surgical and catheter ablation treatment of atrial fibrillation that he had presented at Boston Afib. View the video: Dr. Damiano …
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Febuary 17, 2009 8:21 AM CT Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. James Edgerton of The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano (Plano, TX) spoke at an evening presentation at the Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2009 about the evolution and future of surgical procedures for atrial fibrillation. Notes about the video: The video begins four minutes into the presentation and does not …
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Febuary 10, 2009 8:32 AM CT StopAfib.org recently had the opportunity to talk with world-renowned electrophysiologist, Eric N. Prystowsky. Dr. Prystowsky was a member of the writing committee for the atrial fibrillation guidelines and he shared with us what patients need to know about the guidelines and what they should ask their doctors. View the …
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Febuary 5, 2009 9:21 AM CT The Atrial Fibrillation Blog was just voted as the #1 heart health blog and #6 health blog in the Wellsphere People's Health Blogger Awards. Wellsphere has just been purchased by Health Central, which will help us raise awareness of atrial fibrillation. Thank you so much to those of you …
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January 22, 2009 8:23 AM CT Vibrant Nation, a site for 50+ women, is featuring StopAfib.org CEO Mellanie True Hills. Read: 5 ways to keep your business healthy during a recession
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