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New Expert Recommendations on Assessing Atrial Fibrillation Stroke and Bleeding Risk for Appropriate Anticoagulation

The Atrial Fibrillation Optimal Treatment Task Force, led by the Alliance for Aging Research, has just released a consensus statement developed by a group of leading afib stroke prevention experts. We at StopAfib.org are proud to have been part of the development of this consensus statement, which recommends a process for assessing afib stroke and …

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Atrial Fibrillation & Rate Control as Treatment — StopAfib.org interviews Dr. Eric Prystowsky

StopAfib.org interviews Dr. Eric Prystowsky of St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana Find more on Dr. Prystowsky: www.stopafib.org Find more on rate control for the treatment of afib at: www.stopafib.org In this video, Dr. Prystowsky discussed the proper application of rate control as a method of controlling atrial fibrillation, as …

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Addressing the Atrial Fibrillation Controversy: Rate Control vs. Rhythm Control Treatment for Afib — Video

In this video interview recorded at Heart Rhythm 2012, Dr. Eric Prystowsky tackled the controversial topic of rate control vs. rhythm control for treating atrial fibrillation, and knowing whether you are symptomatic or asymptomatic. He also discussed the issues related to leaving afib patients on rate control long term, such as the buildup of fibrosis …

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EP Lab Digest Features Global Atrial Fibrillation Patient Charter and Sign Against Stroke in AF Campaign

The June issue of EP Lab Digest featured an interview with StopAfib.org founder Mellanie True Hills about the recent launch of the Global Atrial Fibrillation Patient Charter and the Sign Against Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation Campaign at the World Congress of Cardiology in Dubai. The Global AF Patient Charter fo­cused on five critical recommendations that could …

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Why You Shouldn’t Use Aspirin for Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention — Video with Dr. Waldo

At Heart Rhythm 2012, Dr. Albert Waldo shared with StopAfib.org’s Mellanie True Hills about why aspirin should no longer be used for the prevention of stroke in atrial fibrillation. Dr. Waldo noted that many global afib guidelines have been revised, or soon will be, to remove aspirin as a recommended atrial fibrillation stroke prevention treatment. …

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Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) Can Stop in Minutes with FIRM Catheter Ablation — Video

At Heart Rhythm 2012, Dr. Sanjiv Narayan gave us an update on his FIRM (focal impulse and rotor modulation) ablation research, including that other centers have been duplicating his work in ablating rotors and focal beats. Amazingly, some patients have had their atrial fibrillation wiped out in a matter of minutes. Watch the video or …

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StopAfib.org Founder Mellanie True Hills Interviewed About Atrial Fibrillation at PhRMA 2012

StopAfib.org founder Mellanie True Hills was honored to be interviewed at the recent PhRMA 2012 annual conference regarding atrial fibrillation and the quest to discover the root cause of atrial fibrillation. Watch the video interview, and see other video interviews from PhRMA, at: What will it take to discover the root cause of atrial fibrillation

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Join StopAfib.org & Heart Rhythm Society for May 9th Event in Boston for Cardiac Arrhythmia Awareness Month in Massachusetts

On May 9th, StopAfib.org will join with the Heart Rhythm Society for a citywide event in Boston kicking off "Cardiac Arrhythmia Awareness Month" in Massachusetts. The event, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Boston City Hall Plaza, will raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of potentially life-threatening heart rhythm disorders such as atrial …

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