Atrial Fibrillation: For Patients By Patients
Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is the most common irregular heartbeat and is characterized by heart palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath. This progressive and debilitating disease can lead to stroke, heart failure, and Alzheimer's disease, and can double your risk of death. Afib takes a physical toll, an emotional toll, and a financial toll on those who are living with it—not just the patient, but the family, too.
If you wonder whether you are at risk for atrial fibrillation, or whether you might have it already, or if you want to know how to manage afib now that you have been diagnosed, then you have come to the right place. StopAfib.org is here to help increase your knowledge about afib, to help improve your quality of life if you are living with it, and to help you avoid an afib-related stroke.
So let's Get Started Learning About Atrial Fibrillation.
News from StopAfib.org
Here are the most recent atrial fibrillation news stories. Sign up for our Newsletter on this page to be notified of the latest news stories.
See the News and Events page for other news, events, and video interviews with top afib doctors.
“A Matter of Trust: How to Build Adherence with Afib Patients” published in EP Lab Digest
EP Lab Digest Patient Perspective column explores how to improve medication adherence among atrial fibrillation patients ... more
Join StopAfib.org and the Heart Rhythm Society in Kicking Off Cardiac Arrhythmia Awareness Month in Colorado with a Denver Citywide Event
Denver Skyline Park Event on May 8 Will Raise Awareness of Atrial Fibrillation ... more
Join atrial fibrillation experts from the Cleveland Clinic to get answers to your afib questions on May 31, 2013
Dr. David Van Wagoner, Dr. Walid Saliba, and Dr. Edward Soltesz from the Cleveland Clinic will address your atrial fibrillation questions ... more
“Gender Matters: Why Afib Is More Fatal for Women” published in EP Lab Digest
Why atrial fibrillation and afib-related strokes are more deadly for women and how to change that ... more
StopAfib.org Collaborates on Discovery Channel Atrial Fibrillation Documentary
Watch the Discovery Channel Atrial Fibrillation Documentary, “A Heartbeat Away From Stroke”, Which Focuses on Afib and Stroke Prevention ... more
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StopAfib.org is part of the American Foundation for Women's Health, neither of which are affiliated with the American Heart Association, though our founder is very active with the American Heart Association.
