News from StopAfib.org

News from StopAfib.org

StopAfib.org Announces Participation in World Heart Rhythm Week 2010 and Global "Know Your Pulse" Campaign – 6-7-10

Week to Promote Awareness of Atrial Fibrillation and Other Heart Arrhythmias Worldwide ... more

T'was the day of ablation — by Earl Kehr

Originally posted Christmas of 2007, with permission of the author. ... more

Sleep Apnea Severity Increases the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation and Ventricular Arrhythmias

Central Sleep Apnea Increases the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation ... more

Atrial Fibrillation Research Study Seeks Afib Patients near San Francisco, Cincinnati, and New Jersey — 6/19/09

Honorarium Offered to Participants ... more

50+ Fabulous Features StopAfib.org CEO Mellanie True Hills — 3/26/09

Saving Lives…a Matter of the Heart ... more

StopAfib.org Atrial Fibrillation Blog Honored as a Top Blog — 2/5/09

Atrial Fibrillation Blog Voted #1 Heart Health Blog and #6 Health Blog at Wellsphere People's Health Blogger Awards ... more

StopAfib.org Atrial Fibrillation Blog Nominated for Wellsphere People's Health Blogger Award — 1/20/09

Voting closes January 31, 2009 ... more

New Genetic Cause of Atrial Fibrillation Found — 12/15/08

Finding May Help Develop Diagnostics to Catch or Prevent Afib ... more

Cancer Risks from Heart and Atrial Fibrillation Procedures — 12/5/08

Tracking Lifetime Risks from CT Scans and Radiation Exposure ... more

Alcohol Consumption and the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation — 12/3/08

How much alcohol is safe? ... more

Airports with the Healthiest Food Options — 12/1/08

Food Options for Travelers with Atrial Fibrillation ... more

Thank You, Oprah — 11/24/08

An Open Thank You Note from Mellanie True Hills of StopAfib.org ... more

FDA Approves First Catheter for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation — 11/20/08

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Success magazine shares the story of StopAfib.org founder Mellanie True Hills and her atrial fibrillation surgery — 11/18/08

"If you don't put your health first, you won't be there to carry out your goals." ... more

Home Anticoagulation Monitoring Is An Effective Alternative to Coumadin Clinics — 11/17/08

VA Study Finds Home INR Testing Effective, Though Not Superior ... more

Potential for an Atrial Fibrillation Sea Change — 11/12/08

Request for FDA Approval of Catheter for Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation ... more

Free Seminar on Atrial Fibrillation, Schaumburg, IL 11/22/08

Sponsored by the Alexian Brothers Cardiovascular Institute ... more

Breakthrough: Use of MRI in Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation — 11/07/2008

Received The Heart Rhythm Society's Eric N. Prystowsky Fellow Clinical Research Award ... more

Free Seminar on Atrial Fibrillation, Orlando, FL 11/15/08

Sponsored by The AF Center at The Orlando Cardiovascular Institute ... more

Are Patients Over Eighty Candidates for Atrial Fibrillation Procedures? — 10/30/08

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October 29 is World Stroke Day

Preventing Silent Strokes is Focus in 2008 ... more

Osteoporosis Medications May Increase Rate of Atrial Fibrillation — 10/27/08

Information for those on Bisphosphonates ... more

Heart Rate and Beta Blocker Studies That May Impact Those with Atrial Fibrillation — 10/24/08

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USA Weekend Talks About Atrial Fibrillation and Mini-Maze Surgery — 10/22/08

Mellanie True Hills and StopAfib.org mentioned in article about communicating online with doctors ... more

Continuous use of amiodarone for atrial fibrillation better than episodic use — 10/14/08

Stopping and re-starting amiodarone is more dangerous ... more

Mellanie True Hills and StopAfib.org in More magazine — 10/13/08

Retirement for the Restless by Lisa Belkin ... more

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month — 10/13/08

StopAfib.org is helping to raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest ... more

Why Atrial Fibrillation May Be Missed More in Women — 10/12/2008

Is Gender Bias Playing a Role? ... more

Pneumonia Vaccine Could Save You From a Heart Attack — 10/9/08

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Why Afib Patients Must Know Whether They Have Sleep Apnea — 10/8/08

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Speak Up to Get the Atrial Fibrillation Treatment You Deserve — 10/7/08

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New issue of the Journal of Atrial Fibrillation — 9/23/2008

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ACTION REQUESTED: Tell Your U.S. Representative to Support Atrial Fibrillation Awareness

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September is Atrial Fibrillation Month Focusing on Life-Threatening Irregular Heartbeat

StopAfib.org atrial fibrillation patient resource raises afib awareness ... more

Ask Dr. Larry Chinitz and Dr. Ralph Damiano Your Atrial Fibrillation Questions

Featured Experts Answer Your Questions at the Journal of Atrial Fibrillation ... more

Caution for Those Being Treated for High Blood Pressure — 9/16/2008

Thiazide Diuretics Should Be Combined With Potassium-Sparing Drugs ... more

Free Seminar on Atrial Fibrillation, Altoona, PA 9/29/2008

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Can Air Pollution Cause Atrial Fibrillation? — 9/12/2008

The Impact of Air Pollution on the Heart's Electrical Functioning ... more

Free Seminar on Atrial Fibrillation, Macon, GA 9/26/08

Sponsored by Georgia Heart Center, The Medical Center of Central Georgia ... more

Left Atrial Appendage Removal May Not Always Prevent Stroke – 9/9/2008

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FAQ: Dr. Lishan Aklog Answers Patient Question About Whether to Use Amiodarone for Mini Maze Surgery

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UPDATED: Nicola Coles and Other Olympic Athletes Fight Atrial Fibrillation — 9/3/2008

They're Winning Olympic Medals in Spite of Afib ... more

Ask Dr. Andrea Natale Your Atrial Fibrillation Questions — Updated 8/27/08

Dr. Andrea Natale is Featured Expert at the Journal of Atrial Fibrillation ... more

How Can We Reduce the Financial Toll of Atrial Fibrillation? — 8/24/2008

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Speak Up for Your Safety Before Your Procedure — 8/22/2008

The Inside of a Time Out: A Case from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality ... more

MSNBC.com Story Shares our Stressful Disaster — 8/14/2008

By Mellanie True Hills ... more

Get Heart Insight magazine from the American Heart Association — 8/13/2008

Sign up for a complimentary subscription ... more

Replacement for Amiodarone Fast-Tracked by the FDA — 8/11/2008

Multaq® (dronedarone) receives priority review status ... more

Warning for atrial fibrillation patients taking amiodarone and certain cholesterol medications — 8/9/2008

FDA issues caution about mixing amiodarone with Zocor, Vytorin ... more

Exercise Can Prevent Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly — 8/7/2008

Risk of atrial fibrillation lowered by 22 to 44 per cent ... more

ORLive — Arctic Front® Cryoballoon Procedure — 8/1/2008

Webcast August 30th, 2008 at 19:00 CEST (1:00 pm EDT) ... more

StopAfib.org CEO Mellanie True Hills quoted on FOX Business web site — 7/29/2008

Article focused on stress from Blackberries and 24/7 lifestyle ... more

Caution For Those With Atrial Fibrillation Related to Sleep Apnea — 7/24/08

Night heart attacks could be caused by sleep apnea ... more

New Issue of Journal of Atrial Fibrillation Available — 7/20/2008

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New at the Atrial Fibrillation Blog—7/20/2008

What's Your Legacy, and other stories ... more

Mayo Clinic Finds Gene Mutation Responsible for Atrial Fibrillation That Runs in Families — 7/9/2008

Findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine ... more

Atrial Fibrillation Support Group Forming in Portland, Oregon — 7/6/2008

Support for atrial fibrillation patients, families, and friends in Portland, OR ... more

Australian Rides Across US to Raise Atrial Fibrillation Awareness — 7/5/2008

Ride4Rhythm raises awareness and funds ... more

Resource of Note—Dr. Jim Cox Comments on Atrial Fibrillation Surgery—6/27/2008

"Father of Maze Surgery" Provides History and Perspectives on Atrial Fibrillation Surgery ... more

Resources of Note—Atrial Fibrillation Patient Discussion Forums—6/22/08

Find support on your atrial fibrillation patient journey ... more

StopAfib.org Featured at Physicians' Financial News—6/20/08

Article is about how Patient Web Exchanges Provide Benefits ... more

New at the Atrial Fibrillation Blog—6/18/2008

Tim Russert’s Heart Attack: Was He Our Canary in the Coal Mine? ... more

Resource of Note—Journal of Atrial Fibrillation—6/17/2008

New atrial fibrillation journal focuses on innovative research findings and improving patient treatment ... more

Check out the Atrial Fibrillation Blog—6/8/2008

The latest blog posts include Taze me, bro! Taser stops atrial fibrillation! and AV Node Ablation: Why You Shoudn't Have It ... more

World Heart Rhythm Day June 13, 2008 and Arrhythmia Awareness Week UK June 9-15, 2008

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Women Living with Atrial Fibrillation Magazine

The Patient's Perspective Addresses Issues for Women Living with Afib ... more

Atrial Fibrillation in Women—Statins Help, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin E Don't—5/16/2008

Women and Atrial Fibrillation Studies Presented at the 2008 Heart Rhythm Society Annual Meeting ... more

Health Expert Sheds Light on Stroke-Causing Heart Condition during Stroke Month (May) and National Women’s Health Week (May 13-19)

Anticipating American Stroke Month in May and National Women’s Health Week May 13-19, heart health expert Mellanie True Hills speaks out... ... more

Free Dallas-Ft. Worth Area Seminar About Treatment Options for Atrial Fibrillation

Saturday, April 26, 2008 at THE HEART HOSPITAL Baylor Plano ... more

Medicare Announces Expanded Coverage For Warfarin Patients Monitoring Clotting Time At Home—3/20/2008

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Electrophysiology Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation Treatment to Grow Over 25% Annually Over the Next Five Years—3/20/2008

Growth will be driven by increasing physician acceptance ... more

New European Registry for Patient Outcomes From Atrial Fibrillation Surgery—3/18/2008

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There Will Be Red – At Lunch For The Heart, 2/29/08

Mellanie True Hills keynoted Hartford, CT Go Red for Women Luncheon ... more

Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans Sponsors Atrial Fibrillation Symposium on February 20, 2008

Heart health experts provide options for patients suffering from atrial fibrillation at educational seminar ... more

Atrial Fibrillation Discussion at Saint Vincent in Erie, February 7, 2008

Saint Vincent Presents a National Speaker on Atrial Fibrillation ... more

American Heart Association Second-Annual Rochester Go Red For Women Luncheon

Mellanie True Hills will keynote luncheon at Mayo Civic Center ... more

Atrial Fibrillation Seminar

Mellanie True Hills to speak at Free Atrial Fibrillation Seminar in Phoenix on January 12, 2008 ... more

Vice President Dick Cheney Is Not Alone—Five Million Americans Live with Atrial Fibrillation

Life-Threatening Irregular Heartbeat Is Focus of Patient Web Site ... more

Stay up to date on Atrial Fibrillation at StopAfib.org—11/12/2007

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Atrial Fibrillation-related Clinical Trials

Reports from the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions – November 6-7, 2007 ... more

Book Review - The Surgeons: Life and Death in a Top Heart Center

A fascinating read! ... more

CEO of American Foundation for Women's Health and StopAfib.org Named Finalist for 2007 Blazing Star Award

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Resource of Note—PTINR.com

Invaluable resource for anyone living with blood thinners — October 25, 2007 ... more

Women Living with Atrial Fibrillation and Women Living on Blood Thinners

These Teleseminars Could Save Your Life - Listen Now ... more

Women Living with Afib

Women Living with Afib Teleseminar—65 min (may take several minutes to start) ... more

New Resources for Afib Patients at StopAfib.org

Here's what's new at StopAfib.org as of October 5, 2007 ... more

SPECIAL OFFER on Heart-Healthy Living magazine

Get 2 full years for the price of 1 ... more

Senator John Warner treated for atrial fibrillation

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FDA Weighs Flexibility In Trials of Heart Treatment—September 21, 2007

New York Times article on FDA oversight meeting regarding atrial fibrillation clinical trials ... more

FDA Approves Genetic Lab Test for Warfarin Sensitivity—September 17, 2007

Good news for afib patients likely to go on warfarin ... more

Announcing Our New Look and New Capabilities—8-31-2007

StopAfib.org adds Atrial Fibrillation Patient Services Locator ... more

Better Homes & Gardens' Heart-Healthy Living Magazine Features StopAfib.org and Our Founder

Read article from this national magazine that focuses on how Mellanie's close calls with heart attack and stroke led to creating a network to help others ... more

Atrial Fibrillation Month Focuses on Life-Threatening Heartbeat

Atrial fibrillation survivor, Mellanie True Hills, raises awareness of this little-known and potentially-deadly irregular heartbeat during September ... more

Heart Therapy Strains Efforts to Limit Costs

New York Times feature on atrial fibrillation treatment ... more

Cures for Life-Threatening Irregular Heartbeat Highlighted at New Web Site

Heart patient takes her story on the road and to the Internet to help those living with atrial fibrillation to find solutions, and to alert millions more who don't yet know they have it ... more