New Atrial Fibrillation Science Presented at the ESC Congress 2020: The Digital Experience Updated September 7, 2020 Summary: The latest atrial fibrillation science from the European Society of Cardiology 2020 Congress Reading time: 1–2 minutes The European Society of Cardiology Congress 2020: The Digital Experience was streamed from a studio in Amsterdam last week. The …
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Catheter Ablation was Safe and Effective as First-Line Treatment for Symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) September 4, 2020 Summary: STOP-AF FIRST and Cryo-FIRST Trial results presented at the 2020 European Society of Cardiology Congress Reading time: 3–5 minutes STOP-AF First Trial At the 2020 European Society of Cardiology Congress, a late-breaking science session featured the …
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September is National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of afib and the risk of stroke September 2, 2020 Summary: September is National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month—Over Two Million Americans with Undiagnosed Atrial Fibrillation May Be Walking Time Bombs. Reading time: 2–3 minutes Over Two Million Americans with Undiagnosed Atrial Fibrillation May …
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Early rhythm control treatment for afib is safe and effective and reduces cardiovascular complications September 1, 2020 Summary: EAST-AFNET Late-Breaking Clinical Trial showed that early afib treatment with rhythm control is safe and effective. Reading time: 3–4 minutes Results from EAST-AFNET (Early treatment of Atrial fibrillation for Stroke prevention Trial) were reported at the 2020 European Society of …
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It’s the Giving Season! Help Us Save Lives by Preventing Strokes from Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) November 20, 2019 Summary: During the Giving Season, you can help prevent afib-related strokes and save lives, and even receive some gifts. Reading time: 2–3 minutes Giving Season is upon us. During this time of year, you can help us …
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Dr. Suneet Mittal shares how to know if it’s safe to have an atrial fibrillation procedure during and after the COVID-19 pandemic August 25, 2020 Summary: Watch the Webinar: How to Know When It’s Safe to Have an Afib Catheter Ablation During and After COVID-19. Reading time: 2–3 minutes A couple of weeks ago, we …
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Learn all about the virtual conference August 12, 2020 Summary: Join us for the 2020 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Virtual Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference Reading time: 1–2 minutes As promised, we’re letting you know that the website for the 2020 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Virtual Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference is now ready! The conference will be …
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Atrial fibrillation advocates wanted for research-advocacy training program July 31, 2020 Summary: Extraordinary Opportunity to Become a Research Advocate Reading time: 1 minute StopAfib.org is a member of the Alliance for Aging Research’s Senior Patient and Family Caregiver Network (SP&FCN) Advisory Council. One of our roles is to disseminate information about a research-advocacy training program …
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Hear an expert’s perspective on having a procedure during & after a pandemic July 20, 2020 Summary: Join us for a webinar on How to Know When It’s Safe to Have an Afib Catheter Ablation During & After COVID-19 Reading time: 2–3 minutes We know there’s a lot of uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic. In …
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Join us for this live, interactive experience October 30–November 1. July 17, 2020 Summary: Join us virtually for our annual Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference October 30-November 1. Reading time: 2–3 minutes We love seeing members of our community live and in person at our annual Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation …
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