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Are you in the Indianapolis area? Then come join Mellanie True Hills, CEO of StopAfib.org, and St. Francis physicians Dr. Marc Gerdisch and Dr. John "Trey" Moore III for an atrial fibrillation patient event on November 7. Learn about the symptoms, approach to diagnosis and new innovative treatment options for atrial fibrillation. Learn more at: …
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Are you in the Allentown, PA area? Then come join Mellanie True Hills, CEO of StopAfib.org, and heart rhythm specialists for an atrial fibrillation patient event on October 21 presented by the Lehigh Valley Health Network. The event will be presented live at the Cedar Crest hospital, and will be simulcast at the Muhlenberg hospital. …
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When we at StopAfib.org prepare for afib patient events, we try to share what we have learned from patients attending previous events to make each event go as smoothly as possible. We've summarized what we have heard and would like your input. Please check out our list of things for hospital marketing folks and doctors …
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You’re Invited to Detroit and Lansing Atrial Fibrillation Patient Education Forums — 9/23/09–9/25/09
If you're in the Detroit or Lansing, MI areas, please come join us for complimentary afib patient education forums this week. To learn more about each event, see the links below: Detroit Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Education Events - 9/23/2009 & 9/24/2009 Lansing, Michigan Atrial Fibrillation Patient Education Forum - 9/25/2009
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Healthcare leaders working to improve the health and well-being of people affected by atrial fibrillation, called AF StatTM: A Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation, have just rolled out two reports, the AF Stat Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation and Medicare and Atrial Fibrillation: Consequences in Cost and Care. You'll find the AF Stat …
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AF StatTM: A Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation is a collaboration of healthcare leaders and organizations working to improve the health and well-being of people affected by atrial fibrillation. Next Wednesday, AF Stat will be holding a webcast and all afib patients, caregivers, and stakeholders are invited to attend. This webcast will not cover …
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Pat Robertson, Founder and Chairman of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), recently had the Convergent Procedure for his atrial fibrillation, which in this case was accompanied by removal of his left atrial appendage. The Convergent Procedure for atrial fibrillation involves radio-frequency surgery followed by a radio-frequency catheter ablation, both of which are done in a …
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This September, StopAfib.org marks the third year of celebrating Atrial Fibrillation Month to raise awareness of atrial fibrillation (afib), an expensive and life-threatening irregular heartbeat that is a common cause of stroke. StopAfib.org founder, Mellanie True Hills, knows the toll that atrial fibrillation takes on those with it and their families. After surviving blood clots …
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Join Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Houston as they present an A-fib education dinner event. Details at: Houston A-fib Education Event
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