UPDATED December 28, 2020 to add Medicare Advantage plans The Heartline Study is being conducted by Johnson & Johnson in collaboration with Apple to research heart health and determine if afib-related strokes can be reduced. There is a role in the study for those with afib and for those without it. Please consider joining the …
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Last week, we shared news from the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2020: The Digital Experience that was streamed from Amsterdam. We mentioned that we would be back soon with more featured atrial fibrillation science from ESC. We have added the following: Results of the STOP-AF FIRST and Cryo-FIRST Trials showing that cryoballoon catheter ablation …
Read MoreThe European Society of Cardiology Congress 2020: The Digital Experience was streamed from Amsterdam this week. It featured plenty of new atrial fibrillation science, including new afib guidelines and quality indicators, and the results from several afib clinical trials. We have now posted news stories from ESC at the link below. Those stories include the …
Read MoreIn 2007, we at StopAfib.org started Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month during September to raise awareness of afib and the risk of stroke. We then worked with medical societies to get it designated as National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month by the US Senate in 2009. It has since taken on a life of its own. We …
Read MoreA couple of weeks ago, we were so fortunate to have Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Suneet Mittal join us for our How to Know When It’s Safe to Have a Catheter Ablation webinar. It was our intent to give you peace of mind if you need to pursue treatment during the pandemic. Dr. Mittal is the Director of …
Read MoreThe Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm. Virtual Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference will be October 30–November 1. Although it will be virtual, we’re excited to deliver a valuable and informative online event with an interactive experience similar to the one we would have if we were all together in person. The conference will look a …
Read MoreAccess Invaluable Patient Conference, Webinar, and Master Class Videos June 16, 2020 Summary: Introducing The StopAfib.org Library Collection of Invaluable No-Cost Videos for Atrial Fibrillation Patients Reading time: 3 minutes INTRODUCING THE STOPAFIB.ORG LIBRARY COLLECTION OF NO-COST VIDEOS FOR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION PATIENTS DALLAS, June 16, 2020 — The StopAfib.org Library, an invaluable collection of video resources for …
Read MoreInvaluable afib conference videos, at no cost. At StopAfib.org, our mission is to empower you with the information you need to take control of your afib and treatment and to get your life back. We constantly consider how we can get that information to you in the most efficient way. We’d like to introduce our …
Read MoreHow to Register to Receive Access to the StopAfib.org Library Click this link: http://getinrhythm.com/stopafiblibrary Enter your first name, last name, and email address, and click the “Create Your Account Now” button. You will receive instructions on how to create your Library account—follow the steps below to do that. How to Create Your StopAfib.org Library Account When …
Read MoreWhat Do Afib Patients Need to Know About the Coronavirus (COVID-19)? UPDATED 8-26-2020: Please visit here for the replay of the webinar based on the concerns you shared with us: An Expert’s Perspective On When It Is Safe To Consider Having A Catheter Ablation. We are very concerned about you and your family during these …
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