The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is leading a new research study, the Health eHeart Study, aimed at ending the #1 killer, heart disease. The study will look at many different heart conditions, including atrial fibrillation. You can help in this initiative to learn how health and habits affect heart disease. You do not …
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October 14, 2013 Summary: Attend ACT (Anti-Coagulation Therapy) Now, a free educational seminar on October 15, 2013. StopAfib.org founder, Mellanie True Hills, will be one of the panelists. Reading time is approximately 2 minutes ACT (Anti-Coagulation Therapy) Now, a free educational seminar for afib patients and their caregivers, will be presented on Tuesday, October 15. …
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September 30, 2013 Summary: StopAfib.org has named nine prestigious healthcare professionals as new members of its Global Medical Advisory Board Reading time is approximately 2–3 minutes Over the past year, we have named new members to our StopAfib.org Global Medical Advisory Board. Below is the announcement of those who have been named since Atrial Fibrillation …
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September 29, 2013 Summary: Video about the top things you need to know when taking an anticoagulant is launched for World Heart Day Reading and watching time is 5 minutes Mellanie True Hills, founder and CEO of StopAfib.org, helped in the development of a series of educational videos about atrial fibrillation and stroke risk for …
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September 25, 2013 Summary: During the seventh annual Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, StopAfib.org is raising awareness about the risks of afib, including strokes, heart failure, dementia, even death. Reading time is approximately 2–3 minutes Here is a roundup of the many activities happening during Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month 2013… Get in Rhythm and Stay in …
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September 16, 2013 Summary: The Global Atrial Fibrillation Alliance Physician & Patient Ambassador of the Year Awards were presented to Dr. James Cox and Mellanie True Hills at World Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Day. Reading time is approximately 2 minutes World Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Day was celebrated with yoga and a 5K run/walk on September 14, …
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September 12, 2013 Summary: During Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, StopAfib.org highlights a new video that explains the hidden risks of afib Reading time is approximately 2 minutes Here is our press release about the new Afib Awareness Month video… September Is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month: StopAfib.org Video Explains the Hidden Afib Risks Dallas, TX, September …
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September 5, 2013 Summary: What you don't know about atrial fibrillation could kill you, or a loved one! Learn more about afib and afib-related strokes during Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, and Sign Against Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation in the lower right of this page. Reading and watching time is approximately 5 minutes What you don't …
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By Peggy Noonan August 21, 2013 Summary: New research shows people with atrial fibrillation (AF) may develop cognitive decline at a younger age than those without afib and this finding may lead to new approaches for treating afib Reading time is approximately 2–4 minutes People with atrial fibrillation may develop age-related cognitive decline at a …
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By Mellanie True Hills July 30, 2013 Summary: Dr. Andy Kiser discusses the hybrid ablation (hybrid procedure) for atrial fibrillation, which combines a surgical procedure and catheter ablation Reading and watching time is approximately 5½ minutes In this video interview, Dr. Andy Kiser discusses the hybrid ablation (also called the hybrid procedure) for atrial fibrillation. …
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