August 8, 2016 Summary: In honor of former StopAfib.org forum member Judy Currier, the organization is now offering a scholarship that enables recipients who could not otherwise afford to attend the opportunity to be at the Get In Rhythm. Stay In Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, September 16-18 in Dallas. Reading time: 2 minutes. …
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July 14, 2016 Summary: Learn how to prevent an afib-related stroke at this complimentary webinar, hosted by StopAfib.org, with world-renowned anticoagulant expert, Elaine M. Hylek, MD Reading time: 1–2 minutes Special Announcement from StopAfib.org... As you're probably aware, the annual Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.TM Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference is this September 16-18 in …
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At the 2016 Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, learn directly from nearly 2 dozen world-renowneddoctors — including electrophysiologists, surgeons, and other specialists — who will cover everything from diet and exercise to medications and procedures. We'll talk about methods for keeping your afib under control, and you'll even have the chance …
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May 31, 2016 By Mellanie True Hills Summary: In this video, Karl-Heinz Kuck, MD talks about the results of the FIRE AND ICE Trial comparing cryoballoon ablation to radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. Reading and watching time: 3 minutes In this video interview, Karl-Heinz Kuck, MD of the Asklepios Klinik St. Georg in Hamburg, …
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April 26, 2016 Summary: AHA Patient Guide to Understanding Strokes of Unknown Cause and AHA Cryptogenic Stroke Public Health Conference Report are now available to help patients and healthcare providers to prevent strokes Reading time: 1–2 minutes In 25–30 per cent of all strokes — about 200,000 in the US each year — the cause …
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April 26, 2016 Summary: The DEEP study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a minimally-invasive treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation. Reading time: 1–2 minutes The DEEP (Dual Epicardial and Endocardial Procedure) research study is designed to establish a safe and reliable minimally-invasive treatment for atrial fibrillation. It involves a cardiac surgeon and an …
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April 19, 2016 Summary: Registration is now open for the Get In Rhythm. Stay In Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference hosted by StopAfib.org. Reading time: 2–3 minutes. Special Announcement from StopAfib.org... After announcing the dates for the 2016 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference (September 16-18), we received several messages from people …
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StopAfib.org hosts the Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm National Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference. This conference brings together an all-star faculty of world-renowned atrial fibrillation experts to help patients and family members understand Afib and treatment options as well as how to work with healthcare providers to get the best results. The conference presentation videos …
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March 1, 2016 Summary: Special Announcement from StopAfib.org: Save the Date for the Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference September 16-18 Reading time: 1–2 minutes UPDATE: Registration is now open for the StopAfib.org Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference We're excited to announce that we've finalized the dates for the 2016 Get in Rhythm, Stay in RhythmTM Atrial Fibrillation …
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February 22, 2015 Summary: StopAfib.org is Working with Dr. Patrick Ellinor at Harvard Medical School To Determine Feasibility of Genetic Research Among Non-Caucasians With Atrial Fibrillation Reading time: 1–2 minutes Our goal at StopAfib.org has been to help drive the next generation of patient-centered afib research. Here is an opportunity for you to help with …
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