October 3, 2007 6:20 AM CT Doctors at Inova Fairfax Hospital treated Senator John Warner, 80, with an electrical cardioversion on Tuesday followed by a non-surgical catheter ablation on Wednesday. Warner left the hospital on Friday. In a telephone interview, Warner said that he'd had "mild occurrences of atrial fibrillation over the years," but that …
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September 21, 2007 6:20 AM CT This NY Times article reports on the September 20, 2007 meeting in which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration heard from a panel of experts about the challenges of conducting atrial fibrillation clinical trials and the need to relax restrictions requiring the comparison of ablations to anti-arrhythmic drug therapy. …
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September 17, 2007 6:20 AM CT The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a genetic test, the Nanosphere Verigene Warfarin Metabolism Nucleic Acid Test, that helps doctors identify whether a patient is especially sensitive to warfarin (Coumadin®). One-third of patients receiving warfarin to prevent blood clots metabolize it differently than expected and have a higher …
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August 31, 2007 6:20 AM CT Dallas, TX, August 31, 2007 — We have made some changes in our look at StopAfib.org and have added the new Atrial Fibrillation Services Locator. It will be a valuable tool for afib patients in locating cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, hospitals, heart hospitals, and arrhythmia centers to help with atrial …
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August 29, 2007 6:20 AM CT Dallas, TX, August 29, 2007 — A feature in the Fall issue of Better Homes & Gardens' Heart-Healthy Living magazine about Mellanie True Hills, founder of the American Foundation for Women's Health and its atrial fibrillation patient site, www.StopAfib.org, details how her intense high-stress road warrior lifestyle brought her face-to-face with …
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August 27, 2007 6:20 AM CT Dallas, TX, August 28, 2007 — Over five million Americans suffer from atrial fibrillation, the most common irregular heartbeat, where the heart spins goes out of control with little warning and for no apparent reason. It's a frightening occurrence that will impact millions more as atrial fibrillation overtakes aging baby boomers. …
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July 07, 2007 6:20 AM CT By Barnaby Feder, NYTimes Read Article — includes multimedia Companion pieces, also by Barnaby Feder, NYTimes: Evolving View of Dangers of Atrial Fibrillation Working From Within Atrial Fibrillation FAQ
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June 25, 2007 6:20 AM CT Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 25, 2007 – What if your heart started racing for no apparent reason and you felt that you were going to pass out? Would that scare you? For the millions of people suffering from atrial fibrillation, the most common heart irregularity, this is a terrifying daily …
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May 9, 2007 6:20 AM CT The Heart Rhythm Society developed this consensus statement on treatment of atrial fibrillation with catheter and surgical ablation in partnership with the European Heart Rhythm Association and the European Cardiac Arrhythmia Society, and in collaboration with the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. While …
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December 31, 2006 6:20 AM CT These guidelines are to assist healthcare providers in diagnosing, managing, and preventing atrial fibrillation. They are a report of the Task Force on Practice Guidelines of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association and the European Society of Cardiology Committee for Practice Guidelines. These guidelines were developed in collaboration with …
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