Category Archives: Symptoms

American Heart Month: For millions of US adults experiencing Afib symptoms, this is No Time to Wait

It’s American Heart Month! Have you seen the new No Time to Wait public service announcements on TV this month? We are proud to be part of this campaign to raise awareness of atrial fibrillation during American Heart Month. To learn more about this campaign, see:For millions of US adults experiencing AFib symptoms, this is …

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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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Join the I-STOP-AFib Study to Test Your Atrial Fibrillation Triggers

I-STOP-AFib is a study focused on helping afib patients track and potentially test their personal afib triggers through the use of a smartphone app. This study will use online surveys and mobile technology to help you understand how everyday experiences and exposures (such as consuming alcohol, caffeine, going to bed at a different time, or …

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Afib Master Class with Dr. Eric Prystowsky: Catheter Ablation Videos Now Available

You can now watch the next set of videos in our no-cost master class with world-renowned electrophysiologist Dr. Eric Prystowsky. In this set of videos, Dr. Prystowsky answers the questions he hears most frequently from patients about catheter ablation. When you watch these videos, you’ll discover some of the considerations your doctors make when deciding …

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2019 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm. Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference: Save the Date

As you probably know, we’ve set the dates and location for this year’s Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Conference: August 9–11 at the Fairmont Dallas. At StopAfib.org, we’re working hard to finalize the faculty and agenda for this year’s conference. So far, we’ve confirmed Dr. Prystowsky, who has long been an ally …

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Afib Master Class: Rhythm Control Videos Now Available

As promised, we’re letting you know that you can now watch the second set of videos in our no-cost Afib Master Class with Dr. Eric Prystowsky. set of videos, Dr. Prystowsky, a world-renowned electrophysiologist who has long been an advocate for afib patients, answers the questions he hears most frequently from patients about rhythm control. …

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No-Cost Afib Master Class on Rate Control with World-Renowned Expert

We are excited to announce the availability of a brand-new, no-cost Afib Master Class with afib expert Dr. Eric Prystowsky. Dr. Prystowsky will be a faculty member once again at our upcoming annual Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference. The master class comprises 33 short videos, in which Dr. Prystowsky provides …

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Expert Recommendations for Atrial Fibrillation Screening

Screening for silent atrial fibrillation (afib with no symptoms) in those 65 and over, and treating with blood thinners (anticoagulants), could prevent thousands of strokes worldwide each year according to a top-level panel of experts in today’s issue of Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association. StopAfib.org is part of the AF-SCREEN International Collaboration …

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