February 18, 2015 Summary: Information about afib stroke risk and blood thinners from the 2016 Atrial Fibrillation Symposium Reading time: 1 minute At the recent 2016 Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, I gleaned many interesting pieces of information about stroke risk and blood thinners from the experts’ presentations, which I then posted over at the MyAFibExperience.org blog …
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December 30, 2015 Summary: Mellanie True Hills, founder of StopAfib.org, shares with MD Magazine about finding credible atrial fibrillation resources Reading and watching time: 9 minutes At the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in November, our founder, Mellanie True Hills, had the opportunity to talk with MD Magazine about how doctors can help their patients …
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December 29, 2015 Summary: Learn what atrial fibrillation resources are available to you at StopAfib.org Reading and watching time: 4 minutes How can StopAfib.org help you? In this video, learn more about the afib resources that we offer. You can help us continue building and sharing vital information for you and your loved ones by clicking …
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December 9, 2015 Summary: Special December discount for AfibAlert®, an FDA-approved standalone heart monitor for detecting atrial fibrillation. Reading time: 2–3 minutes The AfibAlert®, by Lohman Technologies, is an FDA-approved standalone (no phone needed) heart monitor for detecting afib. It is portable and easy to use, and takes accurate ECG readings. Patients can use AfibAlert® …
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[01:52:00] A lot of groups are looking at genetic. If this is a genetic syndrome, it's going to happen. What is going to make a difference is when it's going to happen. So are you going to need cardiac surgery? Are you going to have an inflammatory disease? Are you going to get older? But it's …
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October 29, 2015 Summary: StopAfib.org, which co-chairs the Sign Against Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation Task Force, today launched patient empowerment materials to encourage people living with atrial fibrillation to participate in their care. Reading time: 2–3 minutes In recognition of World Stroke Day, StopAfib.org, which co-chairs the Sign Against Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation Task Force, …
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The patient empowerment materials below — infographic posters, downloadable PDFs, and videos — are for afib patients, family members, and healthcare providers. They were developed by the Sign Against Stroke (SAS) in Atrial Fibrillation Task Force. Please download, print, and share these materials and leverage the videos, both the long version and the eight short …
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September 29, 2015 Summary: During the 9th annual Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, StopAfib.org spreads awareness and shares vital information about this potentially life-threatening condition. Reading time: 2–3 minutes For the 9th annual Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, StopAfib.org was part of a collaboration with American Heart Association to raise awareness of afib through a billboard spot …
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September 29, 2015 The Living with Afib session at the 2015 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.TM Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference was presented by StopAfib.org Founder and CEO, Mellanie True Hills, who spoke about: Dedicating the conference to Judy Currier Knowing your stroke risk Autoimmune diseases and afib Common issues, such as alcohol, caffeine, stress, diet, …
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September 24, 2015 The Managing AF Risk Factors Panel at the 2015 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.TM Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference included presentations by David J. Wilber, MD, FHRS, Chair; Susan Redline, MD, MPH; and Mark S. Link, MD, FHRS. Dr. Wilber spoke about the impact of Obesity, Diabetes, and Hypertension on Atrial Fibrillation, including: …
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