The StopAfib community in the US can now purchase the AliveCor Heart Monitor with an exclusive discount of 50% off. The AliveCor Heart Monitor is an easy-to-use, powerful, and accurate ECG-recording device that fits in your pocket and enables you to record an ECG anywhere, anytime. The AliveCor Heart Monitor is the only FDA-cleared mobile …
Read MoreGet in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient ConferenceSee all conference videos, and download the slides, at: http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/482 Here, Dr. Eric Prystowsky discusses treatments for atrial fibrillation, including rate control and rhythm control, as well as use of anticoagulants to prevent afib-related …
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Do you ever feel that your brain isn't functioning to the best of its ability? Do you ever feel like you have brain fog, low energy, or poor memory? Brain issues are common as we age, but they are NOT normal! That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce you to my dear friend, Tana Amen, and …
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StopAfib.org partnered with the Cleveland Clinic to give you an opportunity to ask questions of their atrial fibrillation experts, Dr. Walid Saliba and Dr. Oussama Wazni. The video of our afib community chat with these atrial fibrillation experts from the Cleveland Clinic is now available. This chat features a wealth of information. To learn more, …
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EP Lab Digest recently published National Alliance of Integrated Afib Centers: The Next Level of Afib Treatment, authored by StopAfib.org founder Mellanie True Hills. This article explores an intriguing new alliance of integrated afib centers in which electrophysiologists and surgeons collaborate to find the optimal treatment for atrial fibrillation patients. The alliance is focused on …
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) Heart Truth® program invited me to be an Ambassador for their May Move It Challenge. This week is Women’s Health Week and May is also Stroke Month. Staying active and healthy is good for those with afib, so please join me each day for the week’s #MoveItMay activities: Monday, May 12: Do …
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The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) recently launched a new program, Advancing Excellence: Best Practices in Patient and Family Engagement, to identify and recognize best practices in patient and family engagement. There is excellent work being done in patient and family engagement, and the Caregiver Action Network aims to recognize leaders in patient-centered care and share …
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Learn more about atrial fibrillation at the Heart Rhythm Society “AFib Feels Like” event on May 7, 2014, in San Francisco. StopAfib.org founder, Mellanie True Hills, will speak about managing afib and advocating for yourself. There will be yoga sessions as well. Learn more at: StopAfib.org joins with Heart Rhythm Society for “AFib Feels Like” …
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UPDATE: As of 6-10-14, triathletes with afib are still needed. Please contact Dr. Opondo (contact info below) if you can help. ------- The Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine (IEEM), in conjunction with UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, is seeking healthy individuals to participate in a research study. The purpose of this study is …
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An agency is seeking help with a project. Here is their request: "Hi everyone - for those who live in the New Jersey / Eastern PA area, a pair of healthcare consultancies are going to be conducting a test of Afib websites and they are looking for participants. The website tests will be held in …
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