AFib in America: State Impact Reports Show Disconnect Between Afib and State Resources

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Do you know what impact atrial fibrillation has on your state? Check out the new AF Stat report, AFib in America: State Impact Reports, to identify key state-by-state statistics, resources and state health department programs related to the burden of atrial fibrillation.

To learn more, see:  New Analysis Illustrates the Hidden Burden of Atrial Fibrillation on Healthcare Spending and Resources in Each State

2 Responses to AFib in America: State Impact Reports Show Disconnect Between Afib and State Resources

  • P says:

    I have had a CABG in 11/2003

    9/2o22 Stent one blockage 2nd blockage not addressed.1 ablation no change stayed in afib
    4/2023 1 ablation. Afib corrected close to a week. With cardioversion.
    Watchman procedure performed 8/
    2023. Everything good on it TEE FOLLOW up.
    12/4 2023 PACEMAKER IMPLANTED
    FEB 15/2024 tEe,ablation, cardioversion stayed in rhythm about 2 days.

    Sob, can’t walk with stopping. Has ro be someone else that can help.

    Now starting to have muscles not getting oxygen like cardiac angenia.
    Anti arythmia meds do nothing.
    Need help.

    • StopAfib.org says:

      Thank you for sharing your afib story and your symptoms. You may be interested in joining our patient discussion forum (http://forum.stopafib.org/index.php) to connect with other patients who collectively have a great amount of knowledge and experience. You may want to post your story and questions there, and you may also learn a lot from others who have already shared their experience.

      You’ll need to join to see and participate in the discussion. To do so, go to forum.stopafib.org, and click on the big red button that says, “Sign Up”. Once you sign up by registering your email address, your preferred username, and a password, you’ll receive an email to confirm your interest in joining the forum. Click on the confirmation link in that email, and you are ready to go. You’ll be able to log into the forum, read the discussions, and participate. I hope that you are able to find others to connect with there that can give you advice, suggestions, and hope.

      You can find additional instructions here: StopAfib Discussion Forum: Step-by-Step Registration Directions

      There are many resources on living with afib that you might find helpful.

      For more information on afib and afib management, we have many resources available to you.
      • News Stories on afib http://www.stopafib.org/news.cfm
      • Patient Resources at MyAfibExperience.org
      • Afib Blog
      • Video Presentations from the 2015 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Event
      • Replays of our 2018 Patient Conference
      • Replays of our 2019 Patient Conference
      • StopAfib.org Library: If you already have an account, you can log in here: https://stopafib.knowledgelink.tv/ To create an account, go here: https://getinrhythm.com/stopafiblibrary/
      • Please consider watching our 2023 patient conference recordings! Learn more at GetInRhythm.com.

      Best of luck to you! We wish you sinus rhythm.

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