Health risks from changing to Daylight Saving Time continue to accumulate March 9, 2020 Summary: StopAfib.org is calling for an end to the spring time change due to related health risks Reading time: 1–2 minutes Today is the first day back at work for most people after the change to Daylight Saving Time. If you …
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December 16, 2019 Summary: Can you help with a research study on afib stroke prevention decision making? Reading time: 1–2 minutes A researcher needs your help with her Doctoral Dissertation Research Study on Atrial Fibrillation. This study will examine your participation with your healthcare provider regarding decision-making about afib stroke prevention. This study poses no …
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The Apple Heart Study, by Stanford University, examined whether the Apple Watch can detect atrial fibrillation November 14, 2019 Summary: The Apple Heart Study into whether the Apple Watch can detect atrial fibrillation was just published in the New England Journal of Medicine Reading time: 2 minutes The Apple Heart Study, conducted by Stanford University, …
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September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, and we have a little treat for you! As those of us in the U.S. settle back into our routines after the Labor Day holiday, we thought you might enjoy something to lighten up your day and make you smile: it’s a song about atrial fibrillation. The song is …
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Over the past several weeks, we’ve shared quite a bit about the 2019 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference agenda and faculty members. That’s because we believe the information we’re providing August 9-11 in Dallas has the potential to change the lives of those living with afib! Now, we want to …
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We are thrilled to announce some exciting, brand-new content for you on Sunday morning during the 2019 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference. Sunday morning’s first session is devoted to Digital Health; although we’ve had presentations on this topic at previous conferences, this is the first time we’ve offered an entire …
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July 3, 2019 Summary: Senior Patient and Family Caregiver Network (SP&FCN) is seeking atrial fibrillation advocates to participate in a research-advocacy training program Reading time: 1 minute StopAfib.org is a member of the Alliance for Aging Research’s Senior Patient and Family Caregiver Network (SP&FCN) Advisory Council. One of our roles is to disseminate information about …
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This is all about what we’re planning for you on Saturday afternoon at this year’s Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference. Saturday afternoon is the highlight of the conference because it includes the How to Choose the Right Procedures Panel, where doctors discuss real-life cases of people in the room — …
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Early bird pricing is still available for the Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, which is August 9–11 in Dallas. You can reserve your spot here: Join Us In Dallas; Manage Your Treatment, Get Your Life Back. Here’s just a sampling of what’s on the agenda for Saturday morning, August 10, …
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As we continue to work with our distinguished faculty members regarding the topics on which they’ll present at the 2019 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, which is August 9–11 in Dallas, I’m looking forward to the event more than ever! You can still get early bird pricing on registration, here: …
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