The European Society of Cardiology Congress 2020: The Digital Experience was streamed from Amsterdam this week. It featured plenty of new atrial fibrillation science, including new afib guidelines and quality indicators, and the results from several afib clinical trials. We have now posted news stories from ESC at the link below. Those stories include the …
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In 2007, we at StopAfib.org started Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month during September to raise awareness of afib and the risk of stroke. We then worked with medical societies to get it designated as National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month by the US Senate in 2009. It has since taken on a life of its own. We …
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A couple of weeks ago, we were so fortunate to have Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Suneet Mittal join us for our How to Know When It’s Safe to Have a Catheter Ablation webinar. It was our intent to give you peace of mind if you need to pursue treatment during the pandemic. Dr. Mittal is the Director of …
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The Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm. Virtual Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference will be October 30–November 1. Although it will be virtual, we’re excited to deliver a valuable and informative online event with an interactive experience similar to the one we would have if we were all together in person. The conference will look a …
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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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Summary: StopAfib.org is calling for an end to the spring time change due to related health risksReading time: 1–2 minutes Today is the first day back at work for most people after the change to Daylight Saving Time. If you felt like a zombie when you woke up today, you’re not alone. The sleep disruption …
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This survey seeks to understand your participation with your healthcare provider regarding decision-making about afib stroke prevention. To participate in this anonymous survey, you must have afib, be at least 18 years old, live in the United States, and be contemplating a decision about afib stroke prevention treatment, or have made a decision on that …
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The Apple Heart Study, conducted by Stanford University and Apple, showed that wearable technology, in this case, the Apple Watch, can detect atrial fibrillation. The data was just published in the New England Journal of Medicine. At Apple Heart Study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, you’ll find links to news stories about …
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At StopAfib.org, it’s our mission to save lives, and you can help us do just that. You can help us provide education and support on our StopAfib.org website (which we’re currently updating — a huge and costly undertaking) and offer our annual Afib Patient Conference, webinars, afib news, and master classes throughout the year. When …
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One of our roles, as a member of the Alliance for Aging Research’s Senior Patient and Family Caregiver Network (SP&FCN) Advisory Council, is to disseminate information about a research-advocacy training program. This program will empower senior patients and their family caregivers to engage in patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR). Our CEO, Mellanie True Hills, is involved …
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