February 13, 2017 Summary: Chat live online with Cleveland Clinic atrial fibrillation experts Dr. Walid Saliba, Dr. Oussama Wazni, and Dr. David Van Wagoner on March 6, 2017. Reading time: 3-5 minutes Join us on Monday, March 6, 2017, as we partner with atrial fibrillation experts from the Cleveland Clinic for another live text chat. …
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We want you to have a great experience using our discussion forum to connect with other patients who collectively have a great amount of knowledge and experience. You may want to post your story and questions there, and you may also learn a lot from others who have already shared their experience. You’ll need to join …
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January 23, 2017 Summary: The aMAZE Study for persistent or longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation will evaluate whether a LARIAT procedure before catheter ablation can help Reading time: 1–2 minutes The aMAZE Study should determine if adding the LARIAT procedure before a catheter ablation can help patients with persistent or longstanding persistent afib. The study has …
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January 23, 2017 Summary: Opportunity for atrial fibrillation advocates to become Advocate Mentors for patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) Reading time: 3–5 minutes. UPDATE:All Advocate Mentor slots have been filled. Those who have been selected will be notified. Thank you for your help. StopAfib.org is a member of the Alliance for Aging Research’s Senior Patient and …
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Updated December 27, 2017 Summary: If you, or a loved one, are living with atrial fibrillation, please check out our favorite StopAfib.org resources Reading time: 1 minute Here are some of our favorite resources for atrial fibrillation patients and their loved ones… Get Started Learning about Afib Guide Can Avoiding Dehydration Prevent Atrial Fibrillation “Holiday …
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Updated December 27, 2017 Summary: Help us save lives by preventing strokes that are due to atrial fibrillation (afib) Reading time: 1–2 minutes Each year, 1.7 million people worldwide die or are disabled by afib-related strokes. Through education and raising awareness, we’re committed to stopping afib strokes and to helping those living with afib to …
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October 27, 2016 Summary: New app, CardioVisual, explains heart rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation as well as treatments. Reading time: 1–2 minutes. We recently discovered a new resource for those living with atrial fibrillation. CardioVisual, which was created by practicing cardiologists to educate their patients, is a free mobile app for iPad, iPhone, and …
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September 26, 2016 Summary: Get access to the Livestream Replays from the Get In Rhythm. Stay In Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference so you can watch 16 hours of content from the world’s top afib experts from the comfort of your home. Reading time: 2 minutes. The 2016 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.™ Atrial …
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September 26, 2016 Summary: StopAfib.org CEO Mellanie True Hills is pleased to announce our collaboration in the Year Without a Stroke Campaign, which was launched by the Alliance for Aging Research for Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. Reading time: 2–3 minutes. For Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, our friends at the Alliance for Aging Research are kicking …
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September 13, 2016 Summary: We’ve added a Livestream Option for the Get In Rhythm. Stay In Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference so you can watch 16 hours of content from the world’s top afib experts from the comfort of your home. Reading time: 2 minutes. Last week, we closed live event registration for the 2016 …
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