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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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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The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), the medical society for electrophysiologists, would like your help with their afib patient perspectives survey. The survey asks about your experiences with afib and is open to those in any country. The survey will only take about 4-6 minutes. You can access it here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HHX82CM Thank you for your help.
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UPDATED December 28, 2020 to add Medicare Advantage plans The Heartline Study is being conducted by Johnson & Johnson in collaboration with Apple to research heart health and determine if afib-related strokes can be reduced. There is a role in the study for those with afib and for those without it. Please consider joining the …
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Last week, we shared news from the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2020: The Digital Experience that was streamed from Amsterdam. We mentioned that we would be back soon with more featured atrial fibrillation science from ESC. We have added the following: Results of the STOP-AF FIRST and Cryo-FIRST Trials showing that cryoballoon catheter ablation …
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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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