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Scholarships for 2018 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference

Contact: Mellanie True Hills at 940-466-9898 or http://www.stopafib.org Dallas, TX, May 25, 2018 — In honor of former StopAfib.org forum member Judy Currier, the organization is announcing the Third Annual Judy Currier Scholarship to enable recipients who could not otherwise afford to attend the opportunity to be at the Get In Rhythm. Stay In Rhythm. …

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Exclusive Atrial Fibrillation Patient Discount on Kardia Mobile (AliveCor) EKG Device — US Only

The StopAfib community in the US can purchase the Kardia Mobile (AliveCor) EKG Device with an exclusive 25% off discount. The Kardia Mobile is an easy-to-use, powerful, accurate, FDA-approved device that fits in your pocket. It captures a medical-grade EKG in just 30 seconds and determines if your heart rhythm is normal or if you …

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Managing AF Risk Factors Panel with Drs. Wilber, Redline, and Link — Video from 2015 AF Patient Conference

The Managing AF Risk Factors Panel at the 2015 Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm National Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference included David J. Wilber, MD, FHRS speaking about the impact of Obesity, Diabetes, and Hypertension on Atrial Fibrillation; Susan Redline, MD, MPH speaking about Sleep Apnea as a Hidden Trigger for AF; and Mark S. …

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Surgery Panel with Drs. Damiano and Philpott — Video from 2015 AF Patient Conference

The Surgery Panel at the 2015 Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm National Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference included Ralph J. Damiano, Jr., MD speaking about surgical ablation and Jonathan M. Philpott, MD speaking about hybrid ablation and the Heart Team approach. James R. Edgerton, MD, FACS, FACC, FHRS was unable to attend so his interactive …

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Dr. Kowal on Partnering with Your Healthcare Provider — Video from 2015 AF Patient Conference

In the Partnering with Your Healthcare Providers session at the 2015 Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm National Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, Dr. Robert C. Kowal and Mellanie True Hills discuss what kind of doctor is likely to manage your care, how to know if you have the right doctor, what to do if the …

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Dr. Mintu Turakhia on Avoiding Afib Strokes — Video from 2015 AF Patient Conference

In his talk about Avoiding Afib Strokes at the 2015 Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm National Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, Dr. Mintu Turakhia of Stanford University discussed how our thinking about afib and stroke, and when to treat, has changed over the last couple of years. Access Dr. Turakhia’s talk at: Video: Avoiding Afib …

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Dr. Mintu Turakhia on Treating Atrial Fibrillation with Medications — Video From 2015 AF Patient Conference

In his talk about Treating Afib with Medications at the 2015 Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm National Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, Dr. Mintu Turakhia of Stanford University covered many of the issues related to rate control and rhythm control medications and afib and heart failure. Access Dr. Turakhia’s talk at: Video: Treating Atrial Fibrillation …

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Videos from 2015 National Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference Are Now Available

Just in time for National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month in September, the first videos from our 2015 Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm National Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference are now available. The first two videos are the: Conference Opening, which is a short 6-minute overview of the conference Overview of Atrial Fibrillation by John D. …

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Atrial Fibrillation Patients Get $100 Discount on AfibAlert Heart Monitor — Limited Time Only

Get a special discount on the FDA-approved AfibAlert® heart monitor for detecting atrial fibrillation. Lohman Technologies is making this special $100 discount available for the StopAfib.org patient community for a limited time only, so please act quickly. To learn more, see: Special Discount on AfibAlert® Standalone Heart Monitor for Detecting Atrial Fibrillation.

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