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Watch This Video to Take a Stand Against Atrial Fibrillation (AF or Afib) and Stroke, Then Pass It On
Today is a very special day – it’s the start of the fourth annual National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. In celebration, StopAfib.org is kicking off a new initiative asking YOU to Take a Stand against Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke.
We are launching the new Take a Stand video that shares important statistics about the impact of atrial fibrillation. For instance, did you know that of those who have afib, over a third will have a stroke? You’ll find many more surprising facts in the video.
Please help us spread this message far and wide by sharing this video with family, friends, co-workers, and anyone that needs to know about this. Then ask them to educate themselves about atrial fibrillation and strokes by visiting the Get Started Learning About Atrial Fibrillation Guide.
Please share this information by clicking on the buttons below the story to Tweet on Twitter, “Like” on Facebook, or Share via a variety of social media sites and e-mail.
Or use the toolbar at the bottom of the blog to do these things and more, such as to access the videos at the StopAfib YouTube Channel for Atrial Fibrillation Patients.
By spreading the word, you can help get individuals diagnosed with atrial fibrillation before they have a stroke, or two, and help them learn how to protect themselves from afib and strokes.
Thanks so much for sharing this during National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month.
- See the video: Take a Stand video
- Visit the guide: Get Started Learning About Atrial Fibrillation Guide
- Read the press release: New Video Helps StopAfib.org Celebrate National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month in September 2010
Also, what do you think of the new look and features of the Atrial Fibrillation Blog, which we have launched for Afib Month? We hope you like them.
Learn About Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) with a New Guide
Whether you’re an atrial fibrillation patient or caregiver, or are just interested in learning more about afib, check out the new Get Started Learning About Atrial Fibrillation Guide at StopAfib.org. You’ll find a wealth of information, including:
- what afib is and the problems it causes, including stroke and congestive heart failure
- information about an afib risk prediction tool
- an array of atrial fibrillation treatments
- how to know if you need to be on Coumadin or warfarin, including what are the newest stroke risk factors
- how to communicate with your doctor
- what caregivers need to know
- a list of valuable patient and caregiver resources
- where to find doctors, hospitals, and afib or arrhythmia centers
- the latest afib news and events
- video interviews with top afib doctors
- an atrial fibrillation news feed
- articles about whether factors such as stress, alcohol, coffee, or air pollution can cause afib
- StopAfib discussion forum and event calendar
- how to follow StopAfib on various social media sites
Please check it all out at:
Afib Convergent Procedure Webcast: Catheter Ablation plus Surgery
Here is an interesting webcast replay that you may want to check out if you’re interested in having a catheter ablation or surgery for atrial fibrillation.
In this webcast, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Andy C. Kiser and electrophysiologist Dr. Mark Landers, both of Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina, perform a Convergent Procedure. This procedure, and similar hybrid procedures, combine atrial fibrillation surgery with catheter ablation. This procedure is particularly suited to those with persistent and long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation.
See: Replay of Convergent Procedure to Treat Atrial Fibrillation
