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Rate Control or Rhythm Control - Which Is Better For Atrial Fibrillation: New Findings From the... by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

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Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health RECORD AF registry findings were presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. This registry looked at how newly-diagnosed afib patients were being managed ... Read on »

New Study Finds NT-proBNP Levels Predict New Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Up To Sixteen Years in Advance by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health A new study reports that blood levels of a protein hormone called N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) predicts new atrial fibrillation, regardless of other a ... Read on »

Sleep Apnea Multiplies Risk of Arrhythmias Like Atrial Fibrillation - Odds Are 18 Times Higher by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health Sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that disrupts breathing during sleep, is believed to be linked to atrial fibrillation (AF) but until now, we didn’t know if apnea could act ... Read on »

Having Atrial Fibrillation Procedure Within Two Years Slashes Risk of Afib Recurrence by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health Research shows the sooner an atrial fibrillation surgical procedure is done, the less likely afib is to recur. People in permanent atrial fibrillation who underwent surgery fo ... Read on »

October 29, 2009 is World Stroke Day: What Atrial Fibrillation Patients Should Know About Stroke... by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health Learn more about World Stroke Day and what atrial fibrillation patients need to know about their stroke risk. Read on »

Atrial Fibrillation Trigger Found That Could Lead to Effective Afib Treatments by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health A newly published study reports on a type of cell found in the upper chamber (atrium) of the heart and in the pulmonary veins that triggers atrial fibrillation. Like the skin ... Read on »

You're Invited to an Indianapolis Atrial Fibrillation Patient Education Event - 11/7/09 by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health Are you in the Indianapolis area? Then come join Mellanie True Hills, CEO of StopAfib.org, and St. Francis physicians Dr. Marc Gerdisch and Dr. John “Trey” Moore I ... Read on »

Afib Patients Tell Doctors and Hospitals What to Consider in Planning Atrial Fibrillation Patient... by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health When we at StopAfib.org prepare for afib patient events, we try to share what we have learned from patients attending previous events to make each event go as smoothly as poss ... Read on »

You're Invited to an Allentown, Pennsylvania Atrial Fibrillation Patient Education Event - 10/21/09 by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health Are you in the Allentown, PA area? Then come join Mellanie True Hills, CEO of StopAfib.org, and heart rhythm specialists for an atrial fibrillation patient event on October 21 ... Read on »

Video to Help Safely Manage Blood Thinners Coumadin and Warfarin by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has introduced a video to help those on anticoagulant drugs, such as Coumadin or warfarin, to use them safely. The video ... Read on »

ZDNet Blogger Jennifer Leggio Talks About Living with Atrial Fibrillation by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health To help raise awareness of afib for Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, Jennifer Leggio @mediaphyter, well-known ZDNet Social Business blogger, shared what it's like for a yo ... Read on »

Diabetes is an Independent Risk Factor that Increases by 26% a Woman's Risk of Atrial Fibrillation by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health In a newly-published study, diabetes was found to be an independent risk factor for atrial fibrillation in women, increasing their risk of afib by 26%. The connection was not ... Read on »

Can Atrial Fibrillation Patients Decrease Swine Flu Death Risk with a Pneumonia Shot by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health There is a lot of concern about the H1N1 flu, commonly called swine flu, especially in light of recent deaths. With word that the vaccine may be delayed to some locations, wha ... Read on »

Higher Risk of Stroke and Death for Women with Atrial Fibrillation by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health We know that more men than women have atrial fibrillation, but that women have a higher rate of strokes and death. In fact, women account for about 61% of stroke deaths.Recent ... Read on »

Dr. Bill Frist Discusses AF Stat: A Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation and His New Book-Video by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health Recently, we at StopAfib.org had the opportunity to talk with The Honorable William H. Frist, MD, Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader, heart and lung transplant surgeon, and AF ... Read on »

You're Invited to Detroit and Lansing Atrial Fibrillation Patient Education Forums -9/23/09-9/25/09 by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health If you’re in the Detroit or Lansing, MI areas, please come join us for complimentary afib patient education forums this week.To learn more about each event, see the link ... Read on »

AF Stat Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation Report Aims to Improve Atrial Fibrillation... by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Healthcare leaders working to improve the health and well-being of people affected by atrial fibrillation, called AF StatTM: A Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation, have jus ... Read on »

You're Invited to a Webcast for AF Stat: A Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Heart Health AF StatTM: A Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation is a collaboration of healthcare leaders and organizations working to improve the health and well-being of people affected ... Read on »

Blood Clots and Near-Stroke Motivated Survivor to Launch Atrial Fibrillation Month in September to... by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating This September, StopAfib.org marks the third year of celebrating Atrial Fibrillation Month to raise awareness of atrial fibrillation (afib), an expensive and life-threatening ... Read on »

Dabigatran Beats Warfarin for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation by Mellanie H. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking There is a lot of big news coming out of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) going on in Barcelona right now. Judging by attendance, this is probably the biggest cardiolo ... Read on »

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