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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Dallas, December 13, 2021—What can you do with some 2022 insurance plans no longer covering Eliquis, Pradaxa, and Savaysa? What is the problem? We have become aware that CVS Caremark, the company that manages the prescription medications for many US health insurance plans, has decided to drop coverage for Eliquis, Pradaxa, and Savaysa from many …
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Will you help support Prof. Bianca Brundel’s essential research through a tax-deductible charitable contribution? You can donate here: Donate to Support Afib Research You can learn more about her research by watching recordings of Prof. Brundel’s presentation and Q&A session at the patient conference, available here: Give a Life-changing Gift: Support Patient-driven Afib Research Please …
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Since today is Giving Tuesday, we’re asking for your help. Giving Tuesday is the time of year when people around the world support what matters most to them. We’re not asking for donations for us but instead are asking for your support for patient-driven afib research. At the 2021 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® …
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Giving Tuesday is the time of year when people around the world support what matters most to them. That usually means giving donations to nonprofit organizations such as ours. But, we are not asking for donations for us. Instead, we are asking for your help in supporting afib research—patient-initiated and patient-driven afib research. Let me …
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Will your medications be covered next year by your Medicare plan? We’re hearing about formulary changes, especially among the anticoagulants. Medications that have been covered for years are being dropped from some formularies. That could be costly, but you can change plans if needed. Learn more about how to quickly check and easily enroll in …
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The results of the I-STOP-AFib (Individualized Studies of Triggers of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation) Study were just presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. Many of you participated in this novel patient-driven study that featured a Patient Lead Investigator and a Patient Advisory Board. Learn what the study found about afib triggers and how this …
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We’re excited to share that we have launched our new website at StopAfib.org. If you attended the Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, you had a sneak peek at it. Learn more about what it contains and how to find your way around at: New StopAfib.org Website: Info for Those with …
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Get life-changing info. Get your life back. We recently wrapped up the 2021 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Virtual Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, and to sum it up … it was life-changing. A real-life case in point: Sydell Howitt said, “This was my first StopAfib.org conference, and it has been the most valuable and productive thing I’ve done in …
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We would appreciate your help with a survey to help Dr. Rod Passman, a researcher at Northwestern University who spoke at the Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference this past weekend. He is working on developing a study into the use of blood thinners on an “as needed” basis compared to the …
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