Yearly Archives: 2013

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Final StopAfib Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference Videos Are Now Available

The final videos from the Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference have been posted. In the Q & A video, the panel of presenters answered procedure-related questions and general atrial fibrillation questions, such as: How do patients and doctors decide upon the right procedure? What is the role of pacemakers in …

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2013 Atrial Fibrillation Conference: Panel Q&A

Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference See all conference videos, and download the slides The question and answer panel discussed: How do patients and doctors decide upon the right procedure? What is the role of pacemakers in managing afib? What is the role of implantable devices, such as the Reveal monitor, …

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Videos of Dr. Robert Kowal and Dr. William Brinkman on the Latest Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation and Surgical Procedures

At the Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, Dr. Robert Kowal discussed innovative new catheter ablation procedures to treat atrial fibrillation and to prevent strokes. The ablation procedures he discussed included laser balloon, specialized radiofrequency catheters such as cycled phased RF, FIRM (Focal Impulse and Rotor Modulation) mapping, and renal artery …

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2013 Atrial Fibrillation Conference: Surgery & Left Atrial Appendage: William T. Brinkman, MD

Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference See all conference videos, and download the slides Here, Dr. William T. Brinkman discusses surgery for atrial fibrillation, including the concomitant maze, the classic Cox maze, the closed chest maze using the Dallas Lesion Set, and the new staged hybrid surgical ablation procedure. He also …

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2013 Atrial Fibrillation Conference: Innovative Catheter Ablation Procedures: Rob Kowal MD

Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference See all conference videos, and download the slides Here, Dr. Robert Kowal talks about innovative new catheter ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation, including laser balloon, cycled phased radiofrequency, FIRM (Focal Impulse and Rotor Modulation) mapping, and renal artery denervation. The stroke prevention devices that he …

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Videos of Dr. Kamran Rizvi and Dr. Jay O. Franklin on Radiofrequency and Cryoballoon Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

At the Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, Dr. Kamran Rizvi discussed radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation and Dr. Jay O. Franklin discussed cryoballoon ablation. These two videos are posted along with the other conference videos — access the conference agenda and videos at: Watch the Videos from the Get in Rhythm, …

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2013 Atrial Fibrillation Conference: Radiofrequency Ablation: Kamran Rizvi, MD

Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference See all conference videos, and download the slides Here, Dr. Kamran Rizvi talks about radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation, including the "stages" of afib, pre-ablation testing, and what to expect before, during, and after an RF catheter ablation. Learn how to get in rhythm and stay …

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2013 Atrial Fibrillation Conference: Cryoballoon Ablation: Jay O. Franklin, MD

Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference See all conference videos, and download the slides Here, Dr. Jay O. Franklin discusses cryoballoon catheter ablation and compares it to radiofrequency catheter ablation. Learn how to get in rhythm and stay in rhythm by watching videos of the Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference that was …

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