In Atrial Fibrillation Patient Discussion Forums, we mentioned the A-fibcures group, which focuses on non-pharmaceutical atrial fibrillation cures. Much of the recent group discussion has centered on understanding the confusing and ever-changing landscape of atrial fibrillation surgery. Group moderator, Carl Plaskett, reached out to THE authority on the Maze procedure, Dr. Jim Cox, known as the “Father [...]
New Atrial Fibrillation Patient Resource: The Journal of Atrial Fibrillation
The Journal of Atrial Fibrillation is a brand new journal focused on irregular heart rhythms and on improving treatment of atrial fibrillation patients. Dr. Andrea Natale is the Editor-in-Chief, and dozens of other well-known EPs and surgeons from around the globe serve as editors. They will be adding patient info over time, but the first issue [...]
AV Node Ablation: Why You Shouldn’t Have It
One topic, AV node ablation, makes the rounds of the atrial fibrillation discussion groups on a regular basis, and has just come back around again. All at about the same time, several afib patients’ doctors have insisted that they have an AV node ablation with a pacemaker implant. Thus they have come seeking others’ experiences. [...]
World Heart Rhythm Day and Arrhythmia Awareness Week
The Atrial Fibrillation Association in the UK, which is affiliated with the Arrhythmia Alliance, has announced that the Arrhythmia Alliance and the International Cardiac Pacing & Electrophysiology Society are partnering to celebrate Arrhythmia Awareness Week 2008 June 9th-15th and World Heart Rhythm Awareness Day on June 13th. These events are aimed at raising awareness of heart rhythm disorders and sudden cardiac death. More [...]
Women Living with Atrial Fibrillation Magazine
Atrial fibrillation is different for women. It just is. If you’re a woman living with afib, you know. You may want to read The Patient’s Perspective: Women Living with Atrial Fibrillation, a free magazine from the Embrace Your Heart(TM) Wellness Initiative done in partnership with StopAfib.org. The purpose of this magazine is to raise awareness of atrial fibrillation in women [...]
