July 24, 2008 7:12 AM CT There is important news just out for those with atrial fibrillation. We already know that there is a greater risk of atrial fibrillation among those with obstructive sleep apnea than even among those with other cardiovascular diseases. And afib patients with untreated sleep apnea are more likely to revert back …
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July 20, 2008 7:12 AM CT The second issue of the Journal of Atrial Fibrillation is now available. Articles include: Original research Intracardiac ECHO Integration With Three Dimensional Mapping: Role in AF Ablation Featured Review Pre-Procedural Imaging to Direct Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Anatomy and Ablation Strategy Trigger Versus Substrate Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation …
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July 20, 2008 7:12 AM CT See the latest postings at the Atrial Fibrillation Blog, including What's Your Legacy, Foods That May Prevent Atrial Fibrillation, Mayo Clinic Finds Why Atrial Fibrillation Runs in Some Families, and The Role of Coffee in Atrial Fibrillation. Other recent topics at the Atrial Fibrillation Blog include the Journal of Atrial Fibrillation …
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July 9, 2008 7:16 AM CT Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that may be responsible for atrial fibrillation that runs in families. Through scanning the entire human genome, researchers discovered a genetic mutation that was common to all 11 family members with atrial fibrillation but that did not appear in the five …
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July 6, 2008 7:16 AM CT An Atrial Fibrillation Support Group is now forming in Portland, OR for atrial fibrillation patients and their families and friends. Meeting time and location will be based on members’ needs. If you're interested in participating, e-mail Andrea Campbell (lionne at teleport.com — replace at with the @ sign) or …
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July 5, 2008 7:15 AM CT A 39-year old Australian with atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter is biking across the US to raise awareness of cardiac rhythm disorders. StopAfib.org applauds his efforts to raise awareness and to raise funds for charity. The Ride4Rhythm started in San Francisco on June 1 and concludes July 22 in Portsmouth, …
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July 27, 2008 7:17 AM CT In a previous Resource of Note, we mentioned various discussion forums, one of which was the A-fibcures group that focuses on non-pharmaceutical cures for atrial fibrillation. Discussions on the group have recently focused on the struggle to understand the confusing and ever-changing landscape of atrial fibrillation surgery. To help …
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July 22, 2008 7:22 AM CT StopAfib.org was recently featured in an article on Patient Web Exchanges Provide Benefits. The article talked about how patients with better social networks had better outcomes. Having a social network for support and help with atrial fibrillation can be invaluable. That's why we're creating a network around the Atrial …
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June 20, 2008 6:20 AM CT StopAfib.org is featured in Patient Web Exchanges Provide Benefits at the Physicians' Financial News web site. The article focuses on the value provided by patient web exchanges like StopAfib.org and why they are important to patients and doctors. The article's closing statement says it all: ...emotional support is extremely valuable as a healing tool, …
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June 17, 2008 6:27 AM CT The Journal of Atrial Fibrillation is a brand new journal that provides a forum for communicating original and innovative research findings for understanding cardiac rhythm abnormalities and improving the treatment of patients. Five broad topic areas are covered: Medical treatment of AF Surgical management Technology and Devices Genetics and Genomics …
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