StopAfib.org has published the 2010 Most Popular Atrial Fibrillation News Stories and Videos List. Stroke prevention topped the list and included stories about warfarin (Coumadin) and alternatives such as dabigatran (Pradaxa) and rivaroxaban (Xarelto). Other popular topics included the new European atrial fibrillation guidelines, new antiarrhythmic medications, updates on catheter ablation and afib surgery, and atrial fibrillation in conjunction with alcohol consumption and sleep apnea.
Check out the list at: StopAfib.org 2010 List of Most Popular Atrial Fibrillation News Stories and Videos
Want to say thanks for all the support that u give to people that suffer from afib I have been in the hospital 5 times this year had 4 ablations the last september 2010 so far sucessful in treating afib. It has been very helpful getting. The Support and knowledge about this disease from your site.
Tina,
I’m so sorry about what you’re going through with your afib.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Mellanie
Here is an important new book about the evolution of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: http://www.amazon.com/Collateral-Damage-Patient-Procedure-Learning/dp/1456471600/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1294404359&sr=1-2
Here is an important new book about the evolution of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: Google “Collateral Damage by Dan Walter” on Amazon.com
Anyone knows if altitude (8,000 feet +) would trigger AFIB??