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By Mellanie True Hills Summary: News about left atrial appendage occlusion devices and reversal agents for new oral anticoagulants (blood thinners) Reading time: 4–5 minutes The American College of Cardiology’s annual meeting in San Diego March 14-16 offered new information about stroke prevention for atrial fibrillation patients. Here are the highlights... Reversing Xarelto and Eliquis …

By Mellanie True Hills Summary: LEGACY Study shows atrial fibrillation (afib) burden is decreased by losing weight and keeping it off Reading time: 2–4 minutes Losing weight and keeping it off reduces atrial fibrillation burden and improves maintenance of sinus rhythm. That’s one of the most important research findings for afib patients to come out …

June 16, 2015 Summary:  Here is the transcript of our May 29 chat with atrial fibrillation experts Dr. Oussama Wazni and Dr. Sergio Pinski of the Cleveland Clinic answering your most pressing afib questions. Transcript is reprinted with the permission of the Cleveland Clinic. Reading time: Approximately 30–60 minutes Chat Description Atrial fibrillation or Afib …

May 4, 2015 Summary:  Chat live online with Cleveland Clinic atrial fibrillation experts Dr. Walid Saliba and Dr. Sergio Pinski on May 29, 2015. Reading time:  2-3 minutes We are partnering with atrial fibrillation experts from the Cleveland Clinic for another live text chat. Take this opportunity to have your questions answered by top afib …

April 28, 2015 Summary:  Special discount for AfibAlert®, an FDA-approved standalone heart monitor for detecting atrial fibrillation. Reading time: 2–3 minutes StopAfib.org is pleased to provide you with discounts on the AfibAlert® handheld ECG Monitor. The AfibAlert®, by Lohman Technologies, is an FDA-approved (US only) standalone (no phone needed) heart monitor for detecting afib. It …

By Mellanie True Hills March 23, 2015 Summary: EP Lab Digest article focuses on 2015 Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm National Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference in Dallas, TX Reading time is approximately 8–10 minutes (including EP Lab Digest article) 2015 Get in Rhythm Patient Conference: Helping Afib Patients Get in Rhythm and Stay in …

March 10, 2015 Summary: Afib patients from the US, Canada, and the Caribbean will convene in Dallas for the Get in Rhythm, Stay in RhythmTM Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference to learn from healthcare experts about this condition that causes an irregular heartbeat and increases the risk of stroke. Reading time is approximately 3–5 minutes Afib …

January 20, 2015 Summary: If you have atrial fibrillation, learn how to get in rhythm and stay in rhythm at the Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference on March 28-29, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency DFW Airport. Reading time is approximately 3–5 minutes. Do you or a loved one have atrial fibrillation? StopAfib.org, an organization created by …

You Can Make a Huge Impact by Helping Create a Stroke-Free World While Helping Yourself to Get Your Life Back Each year, 1.7 million people worldwide die or are disabled by a stroke caused by atrial fibrillation. We can put an end to that, giving those with atrial fibrillation, and their families, their lives back. …