House Resolution 295 has just been introduced by StopAfib.org's home district representative, Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX). We would like to thank Representative Granger for her support of the atrial fibrillation community. The AF Resolution encourages promotion of afib awareness, diagnosis, and treatment. To move the resolution out of committee and to the House floor for …
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The Heart Rhythm Society has created a public service announcement, A-Fib Feels Like, that is designed to help afib patients and the public understand the symptoms of atrial fibrillation. What do you think about it? After watching it, please share your comments below. Watch: A-Fib Feels Like
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For Stroke Awareness Month in May, StopAfib.org, an atrial fibrillation patient advocacy organization for those living with atrial fibrillation, recounted the activities focused on raising awareness of atrial fibrillation to avert a stroke crisis. These included continued participation in the Facing AFib campaign, which launched a new pledge by spokesperson Susan Lucci and her husband …
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In celebration of Stroke Awareness Month (May), atrial fibrillation patient advocacy organization StopAfib.org is pleased to announce the addition of four afib experts to our Global Medical Advisory Board. The board is now made up of 23 of the world's foremost electrophysiologists, surgeons, cardiologists, neurologists, epidemiologists, and researchers, all of whom are on the forefront …
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Team AFib is a newly-formed coalition of organizations that advocates for atrial fibrillation patients. Join Team AFib on a national tour to raise awareness about afib and its link to an increased risk for stroke. To learn more, see: Announcing Team AFib, a new coalition to advocate for atrial fibrillation patients, which includes StopAfib.org
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When the leading man in her life was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (afib), actress Susan Lucci jumped into action and pledged to learn everything she could about his condition. Now she and her husband, Helmut Huber, ask you to join them in taking the Facing AFib Pledge to learn more about atrial fibrillation, partner with …
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StopAfib.org is among a group of experts calling today for urgent action to prevent an atrial fibrillation stroke crisis in the Asia-Pacific region. Action for Stroke Prevention, a group of health experts from across the globe, is launching a new report, How Can We Avoid a Stroke Crisis in the Asia-Pacific Region?, at the 18th …
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Our good friends at the Atrial Fibrillation Association (in the UK) have just sent out the message below. Please help them win funds to continue raising awareness of atrial fibrillation. Atrial Fibrillation Association (AFA) is calling on people to vote to help it secure funds for its vital projects to improve the lives of people …
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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 …
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You're invited to join AF Stat™: A Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation for the unveiling of the results of AFib in America: State Impact Reports. This first-of-its-kind analysis will feature state level statistics and resources related to the burden of atrial fibrillation (AFib) across the nation. To learn more, see: AF Stat Coalition to …
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