While attending several recent medical conferences, we learned about some interesting procedure clinical trials that may be of interest to the afib patient community. To learn more, check out the following studies: The nContact CONVERGE Trial Will Study the Convergent Procedure for Treatment of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation The reMARQable Trial Will Study the nMARQ Multielectrode …
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The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is seeking patients to review patient-centered research grant proposals and help select those that will be funded. To learn more about what is needed, see: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) needs patient reviewers
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Five top U.S. heart centers and StopAfib.org, a leading atrial fibrillation (afib) patient advocacy group, are partnering in the National Alliance of Integrated AFib Centers in order to improve the treatment of afib patients. Learn more at: Top U.S. Heart Treatment Centers, Patient Group, Form Alliance to Improve Irregular Heartbeat Care
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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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