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 …
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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
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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September 2, 2015 Summary: Watch the videos of the 2015 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, held March 28-29, 2015, to learn how to get in rhythm and stay in rhythm. Reading time approximately 2–3 minutes. StopAfib.org, an organization created by patients for patients, hosted the 2015 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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