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Atrial Fibrillation Awareness & Resources

For Patients. By Patients.

Atrial fibrillation (afib) is the most common irregular heartbeat. Characterized by heart palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath (or no symptoms at all), it increases your stroke risk 500 percent and can lead to heart failure and dementia. It can also increase your risk of death. Afib takes a significant toll—physically, emotionally, and financially—not just on the patient, but also on family, friends, and caregivers.

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Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference

Dallas, TX (and via Livestream) • August 4-6, 2023

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Our website includes articles, the latest afib news, webinars, and replays of past conferences, and was created to:

  • Increase your knowledge about afib.
  • Improve your quality of life while living with afib.
  • Help you avoid an afib-related stroke.
  • Give you your life back.
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Our Annual Patient Conference

World-renowned afib experts share the latest research and treatments and answer your questions in plain English in a patient-friendly setting.

  • Discover how to best manage your treatment.
  • Learn how to work effectively with your healthcare team.
  • Become empowered to live without fear.
  • Get your life back and truly enjoy it, like you used to.
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Are you looking for help treating and managing your afib? Use our services locator to find doctors, hospitals, and cardiac arrhythmia centers in your area.

Patients Share Their Experiences

"Literally, StopAfib.org changed my life."

After Alexis Lee’s doctor diagnosed him with afib in 2008, he spent nine months in and out of hospitals, not receiving the information he needed and living in fear. Finally, he found StopAfib.org, which provided him with the information he needed—in plain English. He began to see that taking his life back really was possible.

"The options that keep coming every year are new; they’re developed by innovators in the field — some of the genuinely best working in this area."

When afib stopped former ski instructor Bill Hyde from skiing with his wife, he was already empowered with the information he needed to discuss his treatment options—thanks to what he’d learned during our annual patient conference. In this video, he explains how StopAfib.org and the conference have improved his quality of life, and why he keeps coming back, year after year.

"Come to this patient conference because it’s amazing, the accessibility of doctors here. They are willing to spend time and talk to you. It’s just truly amazing."

Robert Levin, a repeat attendee of the annual Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, highly recommends the conference to anyone living with afib. In fact, even though he’s now afib-free, he comes back annually to take in the high-quality information.

"I knew there had to be a better way, and it was going to be up to me to find it. I found this conference, and it gave me my answer."

Although Sandi Fezatt Schrameyer’s doctor recommended a pacemaker after three failed ablations, she said, “No way.” She knew she wanted to try a different option, and after learning about the mini maze procedure at our conference, she had one. She is now afib-free and medication-free.

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Formed through a partnership of the American Heart Association® and StopAfib.org, this online community is a global connection hub for afib patients, family members, and caregivers who wish to give and receive support.

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Latest 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.

February 24, 2023

Basketball Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Shares His AFib Diagnosis Story

February 24, 2023 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has teamed up with Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer to share his atrial fibrillation (AFib) ... Read More

February 20, 2023

Afib Guide and Blood Thinner Decision Worksheet for Patients

February 20, 2023 Some new tools are available for use in making a decision about whether to take blood thinners. ... Read More

December 12, 2022

Become an Afib Patient Advocate!

December 12, 2022Applications close December 20, 2022 at 5pm Central Time. StopAfib.org is seeking afib patients interested in participating in ... Read More

November 21, 2022

Patient-Funded Research By Professor Bianca Brundel Into How to Prevent Afib

November 22, 2022 A favorite presenter at the Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conferences in 2021 ... Read More

November 21, 2022

Avoid Misleading TV Ads From Medicare Advantage Plan Brokers—Medicare and Congress Are Scrutinizing Them

Cautions Related to Medicare Advantage Plans November 21, 2022 Medicare and the US Senate are investigating Medicare Advantage Plan Broker ... Read More

November 21, 2022

Reminder: Check Your 2023 Medicare Drug Plans—You Have Until December 7 to Change

Some anticoagulant and antiarrhythmic medications will not be covered next year November 21, 2022 Will your medications be covered next ... Read More

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      • About the Heart
      • What Causes Afib?
      • How to Know It’s Afib
      • How Afib Progresses
    • Why is Afib a Problem?
      • Why is Afib a Problem?
      • Heart Failure from Afib
      • Stroke Risks from Afib
        • Stroke Risks from Afib
        • Stroke Warning Signs
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  • Managing Afib
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      • Control Afib
        • Control Afib
        • Rate Control Medication
          • Rate Control Medication
          • Beta Blockers
          • Calcium Channel Blockers
          • Digoxin
        • Rhythm Control Medication
          • Rhythm Control Medication
          • Amiodarone (Pacerone)
          • Dofetilide (Tikosyn)
          • Dronedarone (Multaq)
          • Flecainide (Tambocor)
          • Propafenone (Rythmol)
          • Sotalol (Betapace)
      • Prevent Strokes
        • Prevent Strokes
        • Warfarin (Coumadin)
        • Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs)
          • Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs)
          • Apixaban (Eliquis)
          • Dabigatran (Pradaxa)
          • Edoxaban (Savaysa/Lixiana)
          • Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
    • Lifestyle for Afib
    • Create an Effective Healthcare Team
      • Create an Effective Healthcare Team
      • Partner with Your Doctor
      • Role of Caregivers
  • Procedures for Afib
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    • Catheter Ablation
      • Catheter Ablation
      • Success Rates
      • Risks
      • Techniques
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        • Single Point RF Catheters
        • Multielectrode RF Catheters
        • Contact Force Sensing RF Catheters
        • Balloon Catheters
        • Mapping and Navigation Tools
        • Electroanatomic Mapping Systems
        • Robotic Catheter Navigation
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