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Global AF Patient Charter now tops 10,000 Signatures

Over 10,000 patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, policy makers and the general public from 136 countries have signed the world’s only Global Atrial Fibrillation Patient Charter calling for government action to help prevent millions of people from dying or becoming disabled by a stroke caused by Atrial Fibrillation (AF). To learn more, see:  Global Support Increases …

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New Expert Recommendations on Assessing Atrial Fibrillation Stroke and Bleeding Risk for Appropriate Anticoagulation

The Atrial Fibrillation Optimal Treatment Task Force, led by the Alliance for Aging Research, has just released a consensus statement developed by a group of leading afib stroke prevention experts. We at StopAfib.org are proud to have been part of the development of this consensus statement, which recommends a process for assessing afib stroke and …

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EP Lab Digest Features Global Atrial Fibrillation Patient Charter and Sign Against Stroke in AF Campaign

The June issue of EP Lab Digest featured an interview with StopAfib.org founder Mellanie True Hills about the recent launch of the Global Atrial Fibrillation Patient Charter and the Sign Against Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation Campaign at the World Congress of Cardiology in Dubai. The Global AF Patient Charter fo­cused on five critical recommendations that could …

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Launch of Global Atrial Fibrillation Patient Charter and Sign Against Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation Campaign

StopAfib.org had the great privilege of participating in the launch of the Global Atrial Fibrillation Patient Charter and the Sign Against Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation campaign at the World Congress of Cardiology in Dubai. To learn more about this independent patient charter, which StopAfib.org participated in developing, and to sign the charter, see: Global Atrial …

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How Atrial Fibrillation Patients Use Social Media

Mellanie True Hills, founder of StopAfib.org, spoke at the Fifth Annual Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium medical conference. Her remarks are summarized in her patient perspective column in the April 2012 issue of EP Lab Digest. See: How Social Media Helps Educate Afib Patients: An Atrial Fibrillation Patient Perspective Published in EP Lab Digest, April, 2012

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View the Transcript of our March Atrial Fibrillation Chat with Cleveland Clinic Afib Experts

Recently, StopAfib.org partnered with the Cleveland Clinic to give you an opportunity to chat live with three of their atrial fibrillation experts, Dr. Walid Saliba, Dr Mandeep Bhargava, and Dr. David Van Wagoner, who were joined by StopAfib.org founder Mellanie True Hills. The transcript of our afib community chat with these atrial fibrillation experts from …

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Atrial Fibrillation Experts from Cleveland Clinic Will Answer Your Afib Questions on March 2

Atrial fibrillation is the most common irregular heart rhythm that starts in the atria.  While it is often a mere annoyance, it can also be responsible for life-threatening medical emergencies that result in cardiac arrest, stroke and sudden death. Take advantage of the opportunity to get your atrial fibrillation questions answered by afib experts from …

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Join WomenHeart and Million Hearts in a Special Presentation January 18 in Washington, DC

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 8:30 a.m. breakfast 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. program National Press Club 529 14th Street NW Washington, DC Plan to join WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease for a special presentation about the Million Hearts campaign. Million Hearts – a joint initiative of the Centers for Disease Control and …

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