If you’re looking for a group of folks who have the kind of atrial fibrillation that you do, check out the StopAfib.org discussion forums. If you are a young afibber, or have valvular afib or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and afib, or if you’re interested in afib and exercise, afib and pregnancy, afib and sleep apnea, or other special topics, join a group to discuss your common concerns.
If you’re looking for a local support group, you’ll find those, too. We have, or are starting up, local support group discussions for:
- Portland, OR
- Phoenix, AZ and the Southwest
- Dallas-Ft. Worth
- Boston
If you’d like to start a group for your locale, just let us know.
Find out more at: StopAfib.org Discussion Forums Provide Special Interest Topics and Local Support Groups
For those who might comprise a Portland group, I would like to ask if anyone has had experience with a Dr. Halperin with regard to an ablation procedure. I hear he is very good. I would appreciate hearing about other’s experience. Thank you.
I would like to join Portland group . Please send info on joining .Halperin has fine reputation!
Hi Dierdre,
Please go to http://forum.stopafib.org/index.php and then click Afib Local Support Groups. There you will find the Portland group.
You’ll need to join to see and participate in the discussion. To do so, go to forum.stopafib.org, and click on the big red button that says, “Sign Up”. Once you sign up by registering your email address, your preferred username, and a password, you’ll receive an email to confirm your interest in joining the forum. Click on the confirmation link in that email, and you are ready to go. You’ll be able to log into the forum, read the discussions, and participate.
I hope that you are able to find others to connect with there that can give you advice, suggestions, and hope. There are many resources on living with afib that you might find helpful. Best of luck to you! We wish you sinus rhythm.