Yearly Archives: 2013

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For World Stroke Awareness Day, Sign the Global Atrial Fibrillation Patient Charter

Today, for World Stroke Awareness Day, join the Sign Against Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation campaign to add your voice to this call for urgent action to avoid thousands of preventable afib-related strokes. Sign the Global AF Patient Charter on this page, and learn more about the Sign Against Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation campaign at: http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/480/atrial-fibrillation-related-strokes/Sign-Against-%20Stroke

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Video Preview of Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference — Dr. Robert Kowal on Afib Catheter Ablation

Dr. Robert Kowal, Electrophysiologist (Baylor), will speak at our November 2, 2013, Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference.  He will talk about: New catheter ablation technologies, such as FIRM ablation, laser balloon ablation, and multielectrode RF ablation Left atrial appendage procedures that electrophysiologists do, such as Lariat and Watchman How to …

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Afib Catheter Ablation — Dr. Robert Kowal on Considering Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation

Dr. Robert Kowal, Electrophysiologist, HeartPlace and Baylor Heart and Vascular Services at Dallas, is a speaker at the Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference. In this video interview, Dr. Kowal addresses the question, “What advice would you give a patient contemplating a catheter ablation?” Published with the permission of Baylor Heart …

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Time is Running Out to Learn How to Get in Rhythm and Stay in Rhythm

Do you want to attend the Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm AF Patient Conference, but just haven’t had time to register? It’s that time! With only a few more days before we have to stop taking registrations (and confirm the numbers with the hotel), and with the discounted hotel room rates expiring as well, …

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US Atrial Fibrillation Patients Get Free AliveCor iPhone ECG Heart Monitors — Limited Supply, Act Fast

UPDATE: The discount below has expired – see Get a 50% Discount on the iPhone and Android AliveCor Heart Monitor for the current discount. Do you ever wonder if you’re in afib? Now you can check anytime, anywhere, if you have an iPhone 4/4s or iPhone 5. AliveCor is providing Heart Monitors for free to the StopAfib.org …

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StopAfib.org Names Nine Atrial Fibrillation Experts to Global Medical Advisory Board

StopAfib.org has added nine new atrial fibrillation experts to its Global Medical Advisory Board, which is made up of some of the world’s foremost electrophysiologists, surgeons, cardiologists, neurologists, epidemiologists, and researchers at the forefront of atrial fibrillation research and treatment. See who was recently named, and check out the full list of members, at: StopAfib.org …

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Top Things You Need to Know When Taking an Anticoagulant – Video

StopAfib.org participated in a video series for those living with afib. The latest video, The Top Things You Need to Know When Taking an Anticoagulant, was released on September 29 for World Heart Day. To learn more, and watch the video, go to: StopAfib.org Participates in New Video Series About Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Risk

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It’s Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month — What Can You Do to Help?

Learn all about what is happening during Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Awareness Month along with what you can do to help. In addition, did you know about the following patient and caregiver resources for all who are concerned about afib? What You Don’t Know About Afib Could Kill You Video Get Started Learning about Afib Guide …

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