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September 22, 2015 The Surgery Panel at the 2015 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.TM Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference included the following presentations: Ralph J. Damiano, Jr., MD spoke about surgical ablation, including: History of the Cox maze procedure Most common indication for AF surgical ablation in the US is for patients undergoing “concomitant” cardiac surgery …

Updated: This study is now complete. September 16, 2015 A research study is currently enrolling patients who have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (afib that comes and goes). This clinical research study, sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb, will evaluate the effectiveness and how well the body tolerates an experimental drug (BMS-919373). The study will compare the safety and …

September 16, 2015 In the Partnering with Your Healthcare Providers session at the 2015 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.TM Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, Robert C. Kowal, MD, PhD, FHRS spoke about getting the most from your doctors, including: what kind of doctor is likely to manage your care what is involved in managing AF care …

By Mellanie True Hills September 10, 2015 Summary: EP Lab Digest article focuses on European Heart Rhythm Association Consensus Document, Cardiac Tachyarrhythmias and Patient Values & Preferences for their Management Reading time is approximately 8–10 minutes (including EP Lab Digest article) New Consensus Document Embraces Patient-Centered Approach to Atrial Fibrillation was published in the September …

September 10, 2015 In his talk about Avoiding Afib Strokes at the 2015 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.TM Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, Dr. Mintu Turakhia of Stanford University discussed how our thinking about afib and stroke, and when to treat, has changed over the last couple of years. Dr. Turakhia covered the Top Ten …

We are so excited that afib awareness and MyAFibExperience.org, which was co-created by American Heart Association and StopAfib.org and supported by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, are being promoted in Times Square during National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month in September. Go to the link below to see the actual billboard spot. See the Times Square billboard

September 8, 2015 In his talk about Treating Atrial Fibrillation with Medications at the 2015 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.TM Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, Dr. Mintu Turakhia of Stanford University covered: How does the doctor decide what medications to recommend? Rate control vs. rhythm control Whether rhythm control should be used without overt symptoms What …

September 2, 2015 At the 2015 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.TM Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, Dr. John D. Day covered: What afib is What are the symptoms How it is diagnosed Why it is dangerous How widespread it is What are the risk factors for it How lifestyle affects afib Video watching time is approximately …

September 2, 2015 In the conference opening video of the 2015 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, StopAfib.org Founder Mellanie True Hills provides an overview of the conference and the sponsors. Video watching time is approximately 6 minutes. Click the Conference Opening link below to watch the video. Get notified about the next patient conference by signing …