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October 21, 2009 5:21 AM CT By Peggy Noonan Afib is the most common irregular heartbeat but its cause hasn’t been clear. Now new research on humans and mice, just published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, has found a cell that may trigger afib. Like the skin cells called melanocytes that make pigment, these …

October 06, 2009 5:21 AM CT The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, has introduced a new 10-minute video that may be of interest to those with atrial fibrillation who are on anticoagulant medications, such as Coumadin or warfarin. The video, Staying Active and Healthy …

October 5, 2009 5:23 AM CT Women with diabetes have a 26% increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation. These findings, from a Kasier Permanente study, were published in the October issue of Diabetes Care, an American Diabetes Association journal. While we already knew that having diabetes increases the risk of developing atrial fibrillation, this study …

October 03, 2009 5:34 AM CT As we go into flu season, there is growing apprehension over the H1N1 influenza, commonly called "swine flu". We have lost several children to it recently here in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, so concerns have escalated, especially with delays in getting the vaccine. Seasonal flu shots are available, as is …

September 30, 2009 5:21 AM CT We already know that more men than women have atrial fibrillation, but that women have a higher rate of strokes and death, with women accounting for about 61% of stroke deaths. A recent research study at Rush University Medical Center reviewed findings from past studies and found additional implications …

September 23, 2009 5:21 AM CT Recently, Mellanie True Hills had the opportunity to visit with The Honorable William H. Frist, MD, Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader, heart and lung transplant surgeon, and AF Stat Policy Advisor. Dr. Frist took a moment to record an overview of the importance of AF Stat for afib patients …

September 16, 2009 5:24 AM CT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Health Leaders Issue Recommendations to Improve Management of a Common, Costly and Misunderstood Cardiovascular Disease:  Atrial Fibrillation "AF Stat™ Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation” Report Cites Limited Understanding, Disconnected Dialogue and Uncoordinated Care as Key Barriers to Improved Outcomes Sept. 16, 2009 – WASHINGTON, D.C., …

September 14, 2009 5:21 AM CT ANNOUNCEMENTThe U.S. Senate has adopted, under unanimous consent, S.Res 262, a resolution designating September 2009 as National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. We especially want to thank Sen. Feingold for his work in getting the resolution approved this month. We continue to work diligently to move this forward in the …

September 10, 2009 5:21 AM CT This webcast is for those in the afib patient, caregiver, and stakeholder communities who want to learn more to help them raise awareness of atrial fibrillation and to advocate for appropriate care. This session will not cover medical treatment, but will instead focus on the impact of afib and …