In late breaking clinical trials presented today at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, results of the ROCKET AF trial indicated that in an atrial fibrillation patient population that was at a very high risk of stroke, rivaroxaban (Xarelto) was as good as warfarin at preventing strokes. Learn more at: Rivaroxaban comparable to warfarin in …
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The atrial fibrillation patient community is invited to try out myLifeLog, an application just for tracking afib patient experiences. After entering your medical information, you can share it with your healthcare providers—either online or printed—and continue to update it from appointment to appointment. Learn more at: New Tool Lets You Track Your Atrial Fibrillation Patient …
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Check out the latest content at StopAfib.org, including: Profile of Jason Mattingly, a young atrial fibrillation patient who is now afib free due to catheter ablation Updated information about StopAfib.org The latest at the StopAfib Discussion Forum Learn more at: StopAfib.org Announces Atrial Fibrillation Patient Profile of Jason Mattingly
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Here's a good article on the connection between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and atrial fibrillation. If you have COPD, here's where you can Get Started Learning About Atrial Fibrillation.
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New medical guidelines from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) incorporating the latest afib research put Europe ahead of the U.S. when it comes to standardized treatment of atrial fibrillation. Stroke prevention and symptom relief are at the heart of the new ESC guidelines, which also make it clear that the risk of stroke for …
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On the heels of the US FDA approving dabigatran, the long-awaited alternative to Coumadin (warfarin), comes word that Health Canada has as well. In Canada, dabigatran is known as PRADAX™. Because this is the first alternative to warfarin in Canada, it is big news for the afib community there. Learn more at: Health Canada Approves …
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October 29 is World Stroke Day. You can learn more about steps you can take to prevent a stroke at World Stroke Day, October 29, 2010. Professor Bo Norrving, president of the sponsoring World Stroke Organization, is a member of our StopAfib.org Medical Advisory Board.
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The long-awaited alternative to Coumadin (warfarin) has just been approved by the US FDA. The FDA just approved Pradaxa (dabigatran) for use by those with atrial fibrillation for preventing afib-related strokes. The FDA based approval on results of the RE-LY trial, which saw patients on Pradaxa having fewer strokes than those on warfarin. And Pradaxa …
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A new mini maze procedure developed by Dr. John Sirak at Ohio State University is a promising new treatment for persistent atrial fibrillation as it closely replicates the "gold standard" Cox Maze III lesion set in the heart's left atrium. This “five box” thoracoscopic maze procedure may be better able to treat persistent AF specifically …
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The AFib STROKE Survey (Atrial Fibrillation Survey to Reveal Opinions, Knowledge & Education gaps) was premiered at the FacingAFib launch last week. Now you are invited to a Webinar in which atrial fibrillation experts will share the results of this AFib STROKE Survey. These experts will discuss the common misunderstandings that many patients hold about …
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