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STOP AF Study Shows that Cryoablation Beats Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

Important new research from the STOP AF Study of people with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) shows a type of catheter ablation called cryoablation worked better than drugs to control arrhythmias. One year after treatment, 69.9% of people treated with cryoablation had no episodes of afib compared to 7.3% of those who were treated with anti-arrhythmic …

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StopAfib.org - For Patients. By Patients - Stop Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation Research Study Seeks Those Who Have Taken Antiarrhythmic Drugs and are Near San Francisco, Cincinnati, or New Jersey

UPDATED 6-30-09: Study is now complete.  An afib research study is looking for afib patients who are near San Francisco, Cincinnati, or New Jersey/New York and who have taken certain anti-arrhythmic medications (Flecainide, Rythmol, Propafenone, and similar). They are offering an honorarium for your time. Find out if you qualify at: Atrial Fibrillation Research Study …

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