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Mass General and Atrial Fibrillation Foundation present National Patient Education Day on Atrial Fibrillation
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Atrial Fibrillation Patient Education Day. Afib News and Events. Atrial Fibrillation Patient Education Day. Presented by Massachusetts General Hospital and the Atrial Fibrillation Foundation. Join the Massachusetts General Hospital Cardiac Arrhythmia Service and the Atrial Fibrillation Foundation as they present. A National Patient Education Day on Atrial Fibrillation. When: Saturday, June 6, 2009. Time: 7:45am to 2:00pm. Where: Marriott Long Wharf. Boston, MA 02109. Last Modified April 8, 2009. Web Site...
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Atrial Fibrillation News and Events for Patients from StopAfib.org
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Afib News and Events. Afib News and Events. This page features recent atrial fibrillation news stories, events, audios, and video interviews with some of the world's top afib doctors. Sign up for our Newsletter on this page to be notified of the latest news stories. Bookmark and visit this page often to keep up with the Atrial Fibrillation News Feed at the bottom of this page. Here are recent videos and audios. See related News stories for transcripts. See previous videos. And audios ». Dr Cappato on 2nd...
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StopAfib.org Find Atrial Fibrillation Patient Services
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Find Atrial Fibrillation Services. Find Atrial Fibrillation Services. Are you looking for help with treating and managing your afib? Are you looking for cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, hospitals, heart hospitals, arrhythmia centers, or atrial fibrillation centers in your area or elsewhere to provide atrial fibrillation treatments? Are you looking for doctors that do catheter ablations, maze surgery, or the mini maze procedure? Select a state -. Miles of This Zip Code. We com...
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Atrial Fibrillation - About the Heart
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What is Atrial Fibrillation? Your heart is a marvel of nature that pumps life-giving, oxygen-rich blood throughout the body for use by every cell. Upon use by the body, the heart returns the oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs, where it receives more oxygen, to again be pumped throughout the body. When your heart works smoothly, you hardly notice it. But when something goes wrong, it can consume you because of the potential impact on your life. Let's look at how the heart normally works. At the same time,...
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StopAfib.org – Patient Stories
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You can't put a price on getting your freedom back.". Mellanie True Hills, Founder and CEO, American Foundation for Women's Health and StopAfib.org, was intrigued by the potential of pulmonary vein isolation to eliminate her atrial fibrillation, and especially fascinated that the removal of the left atrial appendage could eliminate her stroke risk. This gave me back my life. I am more active and I feel great.". Without this surgery, I couldn't have the active lifestyle I now enjoy.". Can Afib Be Managed?
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StopAfib.org Atrial Fibrillation Patient Resource - List Your Atrial Fibrillation Patient Services
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List Your Atrial Fibrillation Patient Services. List Your Afib Patient Services. Are you a cardiologist, electrophysiologist, surgeon, hospital, heart hospital, or arrhythmia center? Do you provide atrial fibrillation patient services? Then get listed in our Afib Services Directory. Why Should You Be Listed at StopAfib.org? Are you looking for patients who need your atrial fibrillation services? Do you have a good track record of helping afib patients? What Do You Get in Your Listing? Get a FREE Listing.
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StopAfib.org - Can Afib Be Managed?
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Can Atrial Fibrillation Be Managed? Can Afib Be Managed? StopAfib.org is about helping you control and manage your atrial fibrillation so it doesn't rule your life. For some of you, that may be easily done with medication. For others, with electrical cardioversion. For still others, with catheter ablation or surgical ablation. We want you to know your options so that you can make the best choices for you. The information here will help you partner with your doctor or health care provider. Get Started Lea...
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StopAfib.org Atrial Fibrillation Patient Resource â About Our Global Medical Advisory Board
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Our Global Medical Advisory Board. About Our Global Medical Advisory Board. Members of the StopAfib.org Medical Advisory Board include:. Emelia J. Benjamin, MD. Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, Boston University, Boston, MA and Co-Investigator, Framingham Heart Study, Framingham, MA. Contact info: Boston University. And Framingham Heart Study. Video: Interview with Dr. Emelia Benjamin on Framingham Risk Prediction Tool for Atrial Fibrillation. Hugh Calkins, MD, FHRS. President, Heart Rhythm Society.
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StopAfib.org Atrial Fibrillation Patient Resource â About Our Writers
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Our Atrial Fibrillation Writers. We are proud to have some of the best atrial fibrillation writers creating content for afib patients and their families. Our writers include:. Deborah Brauser is a freelance medical reporter and a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Better Homes and Gardens. A former editor at Bicycling magazine, Donaldson is the author of two books:. Bicycling Magazine's Guide to Bike Touring. Dancing on the Pedals. He has also written chapters for other books, including.
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Can Atrial Fibrillation (AF or Afib) Be Cured?
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Can Atrial Fibrillation Be Cured? Can Atrial Fibrillation Be Cured? While medications and electrical cardioversion are common for atrial fibrillation treatment, they don't cure afib. There are two major approaches to consider if medications aren't working for you. Catheter ablation and surgical maze procedures cure atrial fibrillation for many patients. Cox maze (III) procedure. Is a minimally-invasive surgical ablation that uses an energy source to scar the tissue. It doesn't require opening the che...
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