Monthly Archives: May 2011

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StopAfib.org Stroke Awareness Month Activities Focus on Averting an Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Crisis

For Stroke Awareness Month in May, StopAfib.org, an atrial fibrillation patient advocacy organization for those living with atrial fibrillation, recounted the activities focused on raising awareness of atrial fibrillation to avert a stroke crisis. These included continued participation in the Facing AFib campaign, which launched a new pledge by spokesperson Susan Lucci and her husband …

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Top Atrial Fibrillation Experts Named to StopAfib.org Global Medical Advisory Board

In celebration of Stroke Awareness Month (May), atrial fibrillation patient advocacy organization StopAfib.org is pleased to announce the addition of four afib experts to our Global Medical Advisory Board. The board is now made up of 23 of the world's foremost electrophysiologists, surgeons, cardiologists, neurologists, epidemiologists, and researchers, all of whom are on the forefront …

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Updating the Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Guidelines — Interview with Dr. Hugh Calkins, Johns Hopkins

In this video interview, Dr. Hugh Calkins, electrophysiologist at Johns Hopkins, talks about the effort underway to rewrite the HRS/EHRA/ECAS Expert Consensus Statement on Catheter and Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation. The new global guidelines are expected in January of 2012. Watch the video at: Johns Hopkins Electrophysiologist, Dr. Hugh Calkins, On Updating the Atrial …

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Get Your Afib Questions Answered by Cleveland Clinic Atrial Fibrillation Experts on Live Chat

Atrial fibrillation is the most common irregular heart rhythm that starts in the atria.  While it is often a mere annoyance, it can also be responsible for life-threatening medical emergencies that result in cardiac arrest, stroke and sudden death. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to chat live on June 13 with atrial fibrillation experts …

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StopAfib.org and other members of Team AFib raise awareness of atrial fibrillation strokes

Team AFib is a newly-formed coalition of organizations that advocates for atrial fibrillation patients. Join Team AFib on a national tour to raise awareness about afib and its link to an increased risk for stroke. To learn more, see:  Announcing Team AFib, a new coalition to advocate for atrial fibrillation patients, which includes StopAfib.org

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Susan Lucci and Husband Launch Pledge to Learn about Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke

When the leading man in her life was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (afib), actress Susan Lucci jumped into action and pledged to learn everything she could about his condition. Now she and her husband, Helmut Huber, ask you to join them in taking the Facing AFib Pledge to learn more about atrial fibrillation, partner with …

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New report, How Can We Avoid a Stroke Crisis in the Asia-Pacific Region?, Is Aimed at Avoiding Atrial Fibrillation Strokes

StopAfib.org is among a group of experts calling today for urgent action to prevent an atrial fibrillation stroke crisis in the Asia-Pacific region. Action for Stroke Prevention, a group of health experts from across the globe, is launching a new report, How Can We Avoid a Stroke Crisis in the Asia-Pacific Region?, at the 18th …

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