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Guest Blogger: RAAFT 2 Trial Summary May 19, 2012

Posted by Heart Rhythm Society in Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Science & Research, Scientific Sessions.
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Editor’s Note: Guest blogger Aman Chugh, MD  provides a summary of the RAAFT 2 trial results, which were presented at the Heart Rhythm Society’s 33rd Annual Scientific Sessions in Boston.

Catheter ablation of symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) is a class I indication in a patient who has not responded to or has not tolerated medical therapy with an antiarrhythmic medication. However, antiarrhythmic medications are limited by not only modest efficacy but also by significant adverse effects. (more…)

Guest Blogger: Live Case Sessions Review May 11, 2012

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Editor’s Note: Guest blogger Kenneth Ellenbogen, MD, FHRS  shares his thoughts on the live case session presented at the Heart Rhythm Society’s 33rd Annual Scientific Sessions.

Yesterday I attended the Live Cases Session at Heart Rhythm 2012 in Boston.  The group at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, led by Dr. Gregory Michaud, performed catheter ablation of a patient with paroxysmal/persistent Atrial Fibrillation (AF). (more…)

HRS Picks: Many Americans in the Dark about Heart Rhythm Disorders March 6, 2012

Posted by Heart Rhythm Society in Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Society News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Uncategorized.
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In the article below, published on the blog, Be Healthy, Well & Inspired, the Heart Rhythm Society’s omnibus survey results about Americans understanding of heart rhythm disorers are shared with readers. The Society also issued a press release about the results during Heart Health month. (more…)

Support HRS’ Advocacy Efforts- Participate in the Virtual Fly-in February 23, 2012

Posted by Kathleen Blake, MD, MPH, FHRS in Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Health Policy.
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The Heart Rhythm Society, in collaboration with other stakeholders, is educating Members of Congress, their staff and the public about heart rhythm disorders. During the American Heart Month, HRS is organizing a virtual fly-in on February 23.  We ask HRS members and non-members to email their House Representatives and urge them to co-sponsor the AF Resolution (H. Res. 295). (more…)

Guest Blogger: Boston AF Symposium Highlights January 27, 2012

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Editor’s Note: Guest blogger Hugh Calkins, MD, FHRS, CCDS is the Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions Program Committee Chair (2012). He provides a brief overview of the Boston AF Symposium, which took place January 12 – 14, 2012.

This year’s Boston AF Symposium was very well attended, with more than 1,200 participants. I would like to share a few highlights from the meeting: (more…)

Guest Blogger: Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke – Education for the Public September 28, 2011

Posted by Heart Rhythm Society in Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Education.
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Editor’s Note: Guest blogger Aman Chugh, MD, is an assistant professor in the Division of Cardiology, University of Michigan. In his post, he aims to educate the public about atrial fibrillation and its relation to stroke.

Although atrial fibrillation (AF) is usually not a life threatening arrhythmia, it may still result in significant morbidity. It is a major cause of stroke, accounting for approximately 20% of all strokes. (more…)

HRS Offers Complimentary AF Awareness Resource Kit June 24, 2011

Posted by Heart Rhythm Society in Atrial Fibrillation (AF).
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Looking ahead to National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month in September, the Heart Rhythm Society has created complimentary AF Awareness Resource Kits.  The kits contain materials to increase patients’ knowledge about AF risk factors, symptoms, and available treatment options.  The kits include the “A-Fib Feels Like” poster, CHADS2 Scorecard, Practical Rate & Rhythm Management of Atrial Fibrillation Pocket Guide, patient education brochures, and more. 

Physicians and caregivers can complete and submit the online order form and visit the Society’s website for AF education opportunities and additional resources.

Let us know in the comment section below if there are other items that would help you discuss Afib with your patients.

Help Publicize Our New AF Awareness PSA! June 16, 2011

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The Heart Rhythm Society kicked off its national Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Campaign with a new public service announcement (PSA), “A-Fib Feels Like.”

Please help publicize this important message by including the PSA on the website where you work, on your own blog or your social media profiles.

In addition, if you have strong relationships with television and/or radio affiliates in your area,  please contact Kennesha Baldwin, Manager of Media & Public Relations to learn how you can help bring attention to the PSA.

Finally, if you haven’t done so already, please view the PSA and tell us what you think!

New HRS Afib Awareness Campaign: Watch the PSA May 27, 2011

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The Heart Rhythm Society is dedicated to improving the care of people living with heart rhythm disorders. It does this by providing physicians and patients with the latest information, research, news and tools needed to advance the field of electrophysiology, by fostering better treatments and by improving doctor-patient communication. Our goal is to end suffering and death caused by heart rhythm disorders.

As part of this effort, the Society has launched a national Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Awareness Campaign. (more…)

Sketcher App. Love it. May 19, 2011

Posted by Heather M. Ross, DNP, ANP-BC, CCDS, CEPS, FHRS in Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Education, Society News.
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HRS Sketcher

The Heart Rhythm Society debuts new desktop and iPad application for heart rhythm professionals.

My friends will tell you that I’m a technology junkie. They’re right. And, I’m really a sucker for a good app. So when Larry Stern, the Heart Rhythm Society’s Vice-President of Education, asked what I thought about the HRS Sketcher, an app that is available for heart rhythm specialists to use with patients, I was enthusiastic. A few months later when Larry asked if I’d be willing to test the new app that the Society had developed…. Let me just say that there was a cartwheel involved. (more…)

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