Monthly Archives: March 2014

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2013 Atrial Fibrillation Conference: Surgery & Left Atrial Appendage: William T. Brinkman, MD

Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference See all conference videos, and download the slides, at: http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/482 Here, Dr. William T. Brinkman discusses surgery for atrial fibrillation, including the concomitant maze, the classic Cox maze, the closed chest maze using the Dallas Lesion Set, and the new staged hybrid surgical ablation procedure. …

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2013 Atrial Fibrillation Conference: Cryoballoon Ablation: Jay O. Franklin, MD

Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference See all conference videos, and download the slides, at: http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/482 Here, Dr. Jay O. Franklin discusses cryoballoon catheter ablation and compares it to radiofrequency catheter ablation. Learn how to get in rhythm and stay in rhythm by watching videos of the Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference …

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2013 Atrial Fibrillation Conference: Living with Afib: Mellanie True Hills, StopAfib.org

Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference See all conference videos, and download the slides, at: http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/482 Here, Mellanie True Hills discusses living with afib, communicating with your doctors, and what caregivers should know. She also talks about frequently overlooked relationships with afib, such as sleep apnea and autoimmune diseases including celiac …

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2013 Atrial Fibrillation Conference: Get the Most From Doctors: Robert Kowal, MD

Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference See all conference videos, and download the slides, at: http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/482 Here, Dr. Robert Kowal talks about how afib patients can get the most from their doctors, including who to see and when to see them. Learn how to get in rhythm and stay in rhythm …

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2013 Atrial Fibrillation Conference: Innovative Catheter Ablation Procedures: Rob Kowal MD

Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference See all conference videos, and download the slides, at: http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/482 Here, Dr. Robert Kowal talks about innovative new catheter ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation, including laser balloon, cycled phased radiofrequency, FIRM (Focal Impulse and Rotor Modulation) mapping, and renal artery denervation. The stroke prevention devices …

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2013 Atrial Fibrillation Conference: Panel Q&A

Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference See all conference videos, and download the slides, at: http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/482 The question and answer panel discussed: • How do patients and doctors decide upon the right procedure? • What is the role of pacemakers in managing afib? • What is the role of implantable devices, …

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2013 Atrial Fibrillation Conference: Radiofrequency Ablation: Kamran Rizvi, MD

Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference See all conference videos, and download the slides, at: http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/482 Here, Dr. Kamran Rizvi talks about radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation, including the "stages" of afib, pre-ablation testing, and what to expect before, during, and after an RF catheter ablation. Learn how to get in rhythm …

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2013 Atrial Fibrillation Conference Wrap Up: Mellanie True Hills

Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference See all conference videos, and download the slides, at: http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/482 This video is the wrap-up and closing of the Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference. Learn how to get in rhythm and stay in rhythm by watching videos of the Atrial …

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2013 Atrial Fibrillation Conference: What is Afib: Adam Shapira, MD

Get Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference See all conference videos, and download the slides, at: http://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/482 Here, Dr. Adam Shapira discusses what afib is and why it is a problem. Dr. Shapira is the senior cardiac electrophysiologist at Advanced Heart Care, is the director of The Heart Arrhythmia Center at The Heart …

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Duke Atrial Fibrillation Symptom Study Needs You If You Are Having Your First Afib Catheter Ablation

The Duke University School of Nursing is conducting a study about afib symptoms after catheter ablation and we are helping spread the word. You can participate if you will be having your first atrial fibrillation catheter ablation before August 22, 2014. As part of the study, you get to wear the popular Zio®patch cardiac monitor. …

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