On March 18, 2009, StopAfib.org represented the atrial fibrillation patient community at the FDA Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee hearings on a replacement for amiodarone. We greatly appreciate you sharing your many stories so that we could share your experiences with the FDA. I had promised to share my comments with the afib patient …
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I was just in Washington, DC, where I had the privilege of having some great meetings on Capitol Hill. I met with legislative directors to Senate and House of Representatives members to gain support for a resolution being introduced soon that would officially designate September as National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. Do you know a …
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We're excited that the Atrial Fibrillation Blog has been recognized for quality content by Wellsphere, a medical blogger community. Wellsphere's mission is to connect people with the knowledge, people and tools they need to manage and improve their health. May we ask a favor? We have been nominated for Wellsphere's People's Health Blogger Awards. Would you please vote for …
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It's Thanksgiving week here in the U.S., which is a time to reflect and give thanks. No matter what has happened in our lives, we have much for which to be thankful. I have much for which I am thankful as well, including getting a second chance and a third chance at life. Both caused …
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World Stroke Day is being observed on October 29th and focuses on preventing the silent strokes that occur five times as often as conventional strokes. Read: October 29 is World Stroke Day If you have atrial fibrillation, please re-examine your stroke risk, or arrange to review it with your doctor, as things may have changed. …
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October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month and StopAfib.org is helping to raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Read about October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
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We need your help... The designation of September as Atrial Fibrillation Month is included in the register of dates, Chase's Calendar of Events. A resolution has now been introduced into the U.S. Congress requesting that September be officially recognized as "National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month." Please click on the link below to check out how you can help: …
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