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Introducing Our New StopAfib.org Library

Invaluable afib conference videos, at no cost. ... more

StopAfib.org Library Guide

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Coronavirus Resources for Those with Afib

Credible information on the coronavirus (COVID-19) ... more

Join us in October for the 2020 Afib Patient Conference

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Patient Organization Calls for an End to Spring Time Change

Health risks from changing to Daylight Saving Time continue to accumulate ... more

Researcher Needs Your Help with Survey on Afib Stroke Prevention Decision Making

Please Help with Doctoral Dissertation Research Study ... more

It’s the Giving Season! Help Us Save Lives by Preventing Strokes from Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)

It’s the Giving Season! Help Us Save Lives by Preventing Strokes from Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) ... more

Apple Heart Study Published in the New England Journal of Medicine

The Apple Heart Study, by Stanford University, examined whether the Apple Watch can detect atrial fibrillation ... more

Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month 2019

Afib Medley: The Sounds Of Afib, Shaky Afib Heart, And I Will Survive. ... more

2019 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference Sunday Morning Program

Faculty members and what we’ve asked them to talk about ... more

2019 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference Sponsors

Ask questions about devices and meds. ... more

Extraordinary Opportunity to Participate in a Research-Advocacy Training Program

Atrial fibrillation advocates wanted for research-advocacy training program ... more

2019 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference Saturday Afternoon Program

Faculty members and what we’ve asked them to talk about ... more

2019 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference Saturday Morning Program

Faculty members and what we’ve asked them to talk about ... more

2019 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference Friday Afternoon Program

Faculty members and what we’ve asked them to talk about ... more

2019 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference Friday Morning Program

Faculty members and what we’ve asked them to talk about ... more

Study of the Correlation Between Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Atrial Fibrillation Episodes

Researchers at the University of California at San Francisco need your help ... more

Help Researchers Develop a Study for “As Needed” Use of Blood Thinners Using a Smart Watch

Researchers need your help to find new ways to prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation ... more

Athletes with Afib Survey in collaboration with a Yale Electrophysiologist

How does Afib and its treatment affect the well-being of athletes? ... more

DIGITAL-AF II Trial shows that mass screenings for atrial fibrillation are feasible

More than 60,000 people were recruited for this study presented at Heart Rhythm ... more

TREAT-AF Trial shows that patients can self-administer an ear-clip treatment to decrease afib

Novel clinical trial presented by Dr. Stavros Stavrakis at 2019 Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions ... more

Announcing the Fourth Annual Judy Currier Scholarship to Attend the 2019 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference

Do you need support to attend the Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference? Apply for a Scholarship ... more

I-STOP-AFib Study: Identify Your Atrial Fibrillation Triggers

Invitation to Join Study to Help You Identify and Eliminate Your Afib Triggers ... more

Raising Awareness About Atrial Fibrillation on National TV

Watch the afib awareness segment on the Dr. Phil Show on April 10, 2019 ... more

New, complimentary webinar: What you need to know about the CABANA Trial

Hear from CABANA Principal Investigator Dr. Douglas Packer of Mayo Clinic ... more

Is it Safe to Discontinue Anticoagulation After Successful Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation?

Presented by John Day, MD at American College of Cardiology 2019 (ACC.19) ... more

Afib Master Class with Dr. Eric Prystowsky — Stroke Prevention

Invaluable Content About Stroke Prevention, at No Cost, for Those Living with Atrial Fibrillation ... more

Afib Master Class with Dr. Eric Prystowsky — Catheter Ablation

Invaluable Content About Catheter Ablation, at No Cost, for Those Living with Atrial Fibrillation ... more

Transcript of Afib Chat with Cleveland Clinic Atrial Fibrillation Experts on December 14, 2018

Answers to your atrial fibrillation questions from Cleveland Clinic afib experts Dr. Oussama Wazni and Dr. Walid Saliba ... more

Announcing the 2019 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm. Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference

Mark Your Calendar and Save the Dates ... more

Afib Master Class with Dr. Eric Prystowsky — Rhythm Control

Invaluable Content About Rhythm Control, at No Cost, for Those Living with Atrial Fibrillation ... more

Afib Master Class with Dr. Eric Prystowsky — Rate Control

Invaluable Content About Rate Control, at No Cost, for Those Living with Atrial Fibrillation ... more

2018 Priceless StopAfib.org Resources for Those Living with Atrial Fibrillation

We Want to Share Some of Our Favorite Resources for the 2018 Holidays ... more

Atrial fibrillation experts from the Cleveland Clinic will answer your afib questions on December 14, 2018

Drs. Oussama Wazni and Walid Saliba from the Cleveland Clinic will address your atrial fibrillation questions ... more

Managing Your Afib: A Rare Opportunity to Get Expert Advice from One of the World’s Top Cardiac Electrophysiologists, Dr. Eric Prystowsky

Watch a complimentary presentation on Expert Advice to Get the Right Treatment for You: How to Work with Your Doctor and Your Insurance to Receive the Medications and Care You Need ... more

New Survey Reveals People with Atrial Fibrillation Prioritize Stroke Risk Reduction, Seek More Education on Treatment Options

Research was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of StopAfib.org and Boston Scientific Corporation ... more

Watch replays of the entire Afib Patient Conference, now, at no cost

Unique one-time opportunity to watch the 2018 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm. Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference replays ... more

Exciting News! You can now watch the Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference from home.

Unique one-time opportunity to watch the 2018 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm. Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference from home for no cost ... more

Announcing the Third Annual Judy Currier Scholarship to Attend the Get In Rhythm. Stay In Rhythm. Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference

If you want or need to attend the 2018 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, but aren't sure you can swing it, financially, this is for you. ... more

Towards More Successful Ablation: American College of Cardiology 2018

Shared decision-making for best long-term success in afib ablation ... more

Screening for Atrial Fibrillation: Studies Presented at American College of Cardiology 2019 Highlight Novel Opportunities to Diagnose AF Early

New screening options increase afib detection ... more

Houston AFib Patient Experience Seminar

Hear Dr. Randall Wolf and StopAfib.org Founder Mellanie True Hills on April 21, 2018 ... more

Transcript of Afib Chat with Cleveland Clinic Atrial Fibrillation Experts on March 2, 2018

Answers to your atrial fibrillation questions from Cleveland Clinic afib experts Dr. Oussama Wazni and Dr. Mandeep Bhargava ... more

Study Demonstrates Effectiveness, Safety, of Reversal Agent for Novel Oral Anticoagulants

American College of Cardiology 2018: Reversal agents now an option for novel oral anticoagulants ... more

The Transformative Power of Understanding and Trust in Afib Care — Published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Thanks for your input into changing the way doctors treat atrial fibrillation patients ... more

Extraordinary Opportunity to Become an Atrial Fibrillation Research Advocate

Atrial fibrillation advocates can become Advocates for patient-centered outcomes research ... more

Get invited to the Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm. Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference

Receive your invitation plus regular afib news and research updates ... more

Atrial fibrillation experts from the Cleveland Clinic will answer your afib questions on March 2, 2018

Drs. Oussama Wazni and Mandeep Bhargava from the Cleveland Clinic will address your atrial fibrillation questions ... more

StopAfib Discussion Forum: Step-by-Step Registration Directions

You need to register to read and post in the forum ... more

Report from EP in the West 2017

EP in the West was held in Palo Alto, CA, December 9, 2017 ... more

Report from the 2017 Cardiovascular Clinical Trials (CVCT) Conference

Cardiovascular Clinical Trials Conference (CVCT) was held November 30-December 2, 2017 at the French Embassy in Washington, DC ... more

Transcript of Afib Chat with Cleveland Clinic Atrial Fibrillation Experts on December 15, 2017

Answers to your atrial fibrillation questions from Cleveland Clinic afib experts Dr. Walid Saliba and Dr. Mandeep Bhargava ... more

Andrea Natale, MD Receives Prestigious Eric N. Prystowsky, MD Advocate for Patients Award from StopAfib.org

Dr. Natale announced as award recipient at the 2017 Get In Rhythm. Stay In Rhythm.® Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference. ... more

The Economist launches "Preventing Stroke: Uneven Progress" report and webinar

Webinar features clinician, policymaker, and patient perspectives ... more

Watch TV interviews across the US to celebrate National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month

Interviews September 12, 2017, will raise awareness of atrial fibrillation ... more

Did you miss the Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference?

The Afib Patient Conference is over … but you can still see it. ... more

Can your lifestyle affect your afib?

Listen in on a no-cost webinar with renowned afib genetics expert Dr. Emelia Benjamin ... more

Submit Your Nominations for the Eric N. Prystowsky, MD Advocate for Patients Award

Award recipient will be announced at the 2017 Get In Rhythm. Stay In Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference ... more

Have You Had an Adverse Event Caused by Non-Medical Switching?

Help us share your story with those who can do something about this ... more

Experts recommend screening for Atrial Fibrillation in older people to cut risk of stroke and death

New afib research from Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association ... more

Registration is now open for the StopAfib.org Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference

Be in Dallas with us August 4–6 to Get in Rhythm and Stay in RhythmTM ... more

Transcript of Afib Chat with Cleveland Clinic Atrial Fibrillation Experts on March 6, 2017

Answers to your atrial fibrillation questions from Cleveland Clinic afib experts Dr. David Van Wagoner, Dr. Oussama Wazni, and Dr. Walid Saliba ... more

Is It AFib That Causes Strokes, Or Maybe Something Else?

An Opinion Piece Based on Emerging Themes From Recent Medical Conferences ... more

Do you know your atrial fibrillation triggers, or think that you might?

Could you help us with some afib trigger research by taking this survey? ... more

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Wants to Hear From Afib Patients

Listening Sessions Will Be Held by the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) ... more

Report from Day Two of the 2017 Atrial Fibrillation Symposium

The Atrial Fibrillation Symposium was held in Orlando, FL January 12–14, 2017 ... more

Atrial fibrillation experts from the Cleveland Clinic will answer your afib questions on March 6, 2017

Drs. Walid Saliba, Oussama Wazni, and David Van Wagoner from the Cleveland Clinic will address your atrial fibrillation questions ... more

Report from Day One of the 2017 Atrial Fibrillation Symposium

Atrial Fibrillation Symposium was held in Orlando, FL January 12–14, 2017 ... more

Video Tutorials: How To's for the StopAfib.org Discussion Forum

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The aMAZE Study Will Evaluate the Benefits of Using the LARIAT Procedure Before Catheter Ablation

aMAZE is for those with persistent or longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation ... more

Favorite StopAfib.org Resources for Those Living with Atrial Fibrillation

For the Holidays, We Want to Share Some of Our Favorite Resources ... more

Help Us Save Lives by Preventing Strokes from Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)

You can help us save lives — perhaps even yours! ... more

CardioVisual, a New App for Those Living with Afib

Free app was created by practicing cardiologists to educate their patients ... more

StopAfib.org Collaborates in Launch of Alliance for Aging Research Year Without a Stroke Campaign

Public service campaign features a stroke survivor and her husband, an AFib patient and advocate, and a leading cardiologist ... more

Watch Replays of the Get In Rhythm. Stay In Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, from the comfort of your home

Get 16 hours of content from the world's top afib experts live from the comfort of your home ... more

The Get In Rhythm. Stay In Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, from the comfort of your home

Watch 16 hours of content from the world's top afib experts live from the comfort of your home ... more

Afib Stroke Prevention Webinar: Hear from this Renowned Anticoagulant Expert

Complimentary presentation with Dr. Elaine Hylek about anticoagulants for preventing afib-related strokes ... more

Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm™
Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference 2016

Join us in Dallas September 16–18 to Get in Rhythm and Stay in Rhythm ... more

Video: FIRE AND ICE Trial with Karl-Heinz Kuck, MD

Comparing Results of Cryoballoon vs. Radiofrequency Cather Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation ... more

StopAfib.org Participated in AHA Conference to Make Cryptogenic Strokes a National Health Priority

Introducing the Patient Guide to Understanding Strokes of Unknown Cause and the Cryptogenic Stroke Public Health Conference Report ... more

DEEP Study to Evaluate Safety and Effectiveness of Minimally-Invasive Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

You may qualify for this minimally-invasive afib treatment study ... more

Registration is now open for the StopAfib.org Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference

Be in Dallas with us September 16–18 to Get in Rhythm and Stay in Rhythm™ ... more

Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference Presentation Videos

Watch the Videos from the Afib Patient Conferences ... more

Save the Date for the StopAfib.org Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference

Join us September 16-18 to Get in Rhythm and Stay in Rhythm ... more

Help Dr. Patrick Ellinor at Harvard Medical School with Genetic Research into Atrial Fibrillation

Are There Enough Non-Caucasians With Afib To Help With This Research? ... more

Information from the 2016 Atrial Fibrillation Symposium about Afib Stroke Risk and Blood Thinners

New information about prevention of afib-related strokes and use of the new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) ... more

MD Magazine Interview: StopAfib.org on the Atrial Fibrillation Patient Perspective

How Doctors Can Help Patients Find Credible Internet Resources ... more

Life is Too Short to Live in Atrial Fibrillation — How StopAfib.org Can Help You

Learn more about the atrial fibrillation resources available to you at StopAfib.org ... more

Special December Discount on AfibAlert® Standalone Heart Monitor for Detecting Atrial Fibrillation

Lohman Technologies offers discount on AfibAlert portable heart monitor for atrial fibrillation patients this December ... more

Video: Catheter Ablation Panel with Drs. Robert C. Kowal, Andrea Natale, Nassir Marrouche and Sanjiv M. Narayan

Cather Ablation Panel from the 2015 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference ... more

Atrial Fibrillation Patient Engagement Materials from Sign Against Stroke in AF Task Force

Downloadable Afib Materials for Patients, Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals ... more

Sign Against Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation Task Force Launches Global Patient Engagement Materials

Advocacy Group Initiative Empowers Patients, Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals to Take Action to Treat Afib and Prevent Stroke ... more

StopAfib.org Brings Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month to Broadway and Beyond

For the 9th annual Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, StopAfib.org spreads awareness and shares vital information ... more

Living with Afib Video by Mellanie True Hills

Living with Afib Session, from the 2015 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference ... more

Video: Managing AF Risk Factors Panel with Drs. David J. Wilber, Susan Redline, and Mark S. Link

Managing AF Risk Factors Panel, from the 2015 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference ... more

Video: Surgery Panel with Drs. Jonathan Philpott, Ralph Damiano, Jr., and James Edgerton

Surgery Panel, from the 2015 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference ... more

Video: Partnering with Healthcare Providers — Robert C. Kowal, MD, PhD, FHRS and Mellanie True Hills, CSP

Getting the Best Care, from the 2015 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference ... more

Atrial Fibrillation Medication Study Now Enrolling

Study will determine how well medication reduces the amount of time your heart is in afib ... more

Avoiding Afib Strokes: Top 10 Things to Know — Mintu Turakhia, MD, FHRS

Avoiding Afib-Related Strokes from the 2015 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference ... more

New Consensus Document Embraces Patient-Centered Approach to Atrial Fibrillation

EP Lab Digest article on EHRA Consensus Document, Cardiac Tachyarrhythmias and Patient Values and Preferences for their Management ... more

Treating Atrial Fibrillation with Medications — Mintu Turakhia, MD, FHRS

Treating Afib with Medications from the 2015 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference ... more

MyAFibExperience.org is Promoted on Times Square Billboard for National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month

American Heart Association and StopAfib.org Promote Afib Awareness Together in Times Square ... more

Watch the Videos of the 2015 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference

Afib Patients and Family Members Learn How to Get in Rhythm and Stay in Rhythm ... more

Opening Video from 2015 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference — Mellanie True Hills

Overview of the Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference ... more

Video Overview of Atrial Fibrillation — John D. Day, MD, FHRS

Afib Overview from the 2015 Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference ... more

LEGACY Study Associates Sustained Weight Loss with Drop in Atrial Fibrillation Symptoms

Afib report from the American College of Cardiology conference in San Diego March 14-16, 2015 ... more

Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention Update

Afib highlights from the American College of Cardiology conference in San Diego March 14-16, 2015 ... more

Transcript of Afib Chat with Cleveland Clinic Atrial Fibrillation Experts on May 29, 2015

Answers to your atrial fibrillation questions from Cleveland Clinic afib experts Dr. Oussama Wazni and Dr. Sergio Pinski ... more

Atrial fibrillation experts from the Cleveland Clinic will answer your afib questions on May 29, 2015

Dr. Walid Saliba and Dr. Sergio Pinski from the Cleveland Clinic will address your atrial fibrillation questions ... more

Special Discount on AfibAlert® Standalone Heart Monitor for Detecting Atrial Fibrillation

Lohman Technologies offers discount on AfibAlert portable heart monitor for atrial fibrillation patients ... more

Helping Afib Patients Get in Rhythm and Stay in Rhythm at the 2015 Get in Rhythm Patient Conference

EP Lab Digest Patient Perspective column focuses on 2015 Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference ... more

Afib Patients from the US, Canada, and the Caribbean Will Convene in Dallas for the Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference

Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference Will Help Afib Patients Get in Rhythm and Stay in Rhythm ... more

2015 StopAfib.org Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference

Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference Will Help Afib Patients Get in Rhythm and Stay in Rhythm ... more

Help Us Create a Stroke-Free World

With your support, maybe one day we can wipe out atrial fibrillation and strokes ... more

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and StopAfib.org Launch MyAFibExperience.org

Innovative and personalized online afib community will help atrial fibrillation patients and caregivers ... more

VICTORY AF Trial Studies Phased Radiofrequency (RF) System for Persistent and Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

VICTORY AF will study safety of catheter ablation with Medtronic Phased Radiofrequency (RF) System ... more

StopAfib.org Names Four Atrial Fibrillation Experts to Global Medical Advisory Board

Prestigious healthcare professionals named to Global Medical Advisory Board ... more

Introducing the Health eHeart Alliance Patient-Powered Research Network

Help define our afib research agenda by attending the Research Summit in San Francisco November 6-7, 2014 ... more

Shop at Amazon and support StopAfib.org without spending a cent more

Support StopAfib.org, a division of the American Foundation for Women's Health, when you shop at smile.amazon.com ... more

Clinical Trials for Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Afib-related clinical trials that you may wish to know about ... more

CONVERGE Trial Will Study Convergent Procedure for Treatment of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

CONVERGE clinical trial will compare the Convergent Procedure with catheter ablation for treating persistent afib ... more

The reMARQable Trial Will Study the nMARQ Multielectrode Irrigated Catheter for Treating Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

The reMARQable trial compares the Biosense Webster nMARQ multielectrode catheters to the ThermoCool irrigated catheter for treatment of paroxysmal afib ... more

The Stroke Feasibility Study Will Evaluate the AtriClip for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Patients

AtriCure's AtriClip left atrial appendage device will be evaluated for preventing strokes in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation who cannot take anticoagulants ... more

Top U.S. Heart Treatment Centers, Patient Group, Form Alliance to Improve Irregular Heartbeat Care

Atrial fibrillation affects more than 5 million and that number could triple over next three decades ... more

National Alliance of Integrated Afib Centers: The Next Level of Afib Treatment

EP Lab Digest Patient Perspective column explores a new alliance that is changing atrial fibrillation treatment ... more

Dr. Hugh Calkins Discusses the New AHA/ACC/HRS Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines — Video Interview

New Afib Guidelines were released at 2014 American College of Cardiology conference ... more

Dr. Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy Discusses Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion and the LAALA-AF Registry plus Yoga for Afib — Video Interview

Video Interview at the Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2014 ... more

Discounts Available for the HeartCheck PEN and HeartCheck Handheld ECG

Special offers on portable ECG monitors for the StopAfib.org patient community ... more

Watch the Videos from the 2013 Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.™ Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference

Get the Information that Atrial Fibrillation Patients and Family Members Need to Know ... more

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Open Letter to Doctors and Hospitals Planning Atrial Fibrillation Patient Events

Comments From Patients Are Requested ... more

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