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Global StopAfib.org Virtual Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, August 6–8, 2021

Anyone anywhere in the world can spend three days hearing about a variety of afib topics directly from the foremost experts July 13, 2021 Summary: The StopAfib.org Virtual Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference Takes Place Aug. 6–8, 2021  Reading time: 2–3 minutes DALLAS, July 13, 2021—The StopAfib.org Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Virtual Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference …

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2021 Virtual Atrial Patient Conference Opening Keynote

Dr. Eric Prystowsky, ally and advocate. June 3, 2021 Summary: 2021 Conference opening keynote: Dr. Eric Prystowsky, ally and advocate. Reading time: 2–3 minutes If any single afib expert has played a role in getting the afib patient community a “place at the table” with our doctors, it’s Dr. Eric Prystowsky. He is a true ally and …

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Introducing The StopAfib.org Library Collection of No-Cost Videos for Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Access 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 …

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StopAfib.org - For Patients. By Patients - Stop Atrial Fibrillation

Introducing Our New StopAfib.org Library

Invaluable 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 …

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StopAfib.org - For Patients. By Patients - Stop Atrial Fibrillation

StopAfib.org Library Guide

How 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 …

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What Atrial Fibrillation Patients Need to Know About the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

What 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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Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Takes Center Stage on National TV on April 10, 2019

On Wednesday, April 10, the Dr. Phil Show, the #1 daytime TV show with millions of viewers, will focus on atrial fibrillation. We couldn’t be more excited for this opportunity to raise awareness about afib, and for Mellanie True Hills, our founder at StopAfib.org, to talk about what it’s like to live with it. It’s …

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StopAfib.org - For Patients. By Patients - Stop Atrial Fibrillation

The Transformative Power of Understanding & Trust in Atrial Fibrillation Care, Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Last fall, Mellanie True Hills, founder of StopAfib.org, reached out to the atrial fibrillation patient community to ask, “What would you tell your healthcare providers about living with afib?” More than 1,000 of you provided thoughts for sharing with doctors attending her Opening Keynote speech at the Afib Main Event at the American Heart Association …

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Has Your Insurance Company Forced You to Change Medications?

We’re hearing more and more stories about insurance companies forcing patients to change from medications they are doing well on to less expensive medications, in spite of their wishes or those of their doctors. While that usually is not a problem, we’re hearing about more and more adverse events resulting from these medication changes (non-medical …

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