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.Tags: AF Resolution, Afib, American Heart Month, Atrial fibrillation, Members of Congress
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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
Posted by Heart Rhythm Society in Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Science & Research.Tags: AF, Afib, Atrial fibrillation, clinical guidelines
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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.Tags: AF, Afib, Atrial fibrillation, CHADS2 score, Stroke, Warfarin
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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 Update: FDA Issues Alert on the Heart Drug Multaq (dronedarone) July 22, 2011
Posted by Heart Rhythm Society in EP Physicians, Science & Research.Tags: AF, Afib, Atrial fibrillation, Clinical trials, Dronedarone, Multaq, PALLAS Study
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing data from the Permanent Atrial Fibrillation Outcome Study Using Dronedarone on Top of Standard Therapy (PALLAS) study that was evaluating the effects of the antiarrhythmic drug Multaq (dronedarone) in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation. (more…)
EP News: Basic and Translational July 20, 2011
Posted by Peng-Sheng Chen, MD, FHRS in Science & Research.Tags: Afib, Arrhythmias, Atrial fibrillation, Long QT Syndrome, LQTS, Repolarization, Sex hormones
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Sex Hormones and Arrhythmia
Buber et al (Circulation 2011;123:2748, PMID 21632495) hypothesized that the hormonal changes associated with menopause may affect clinical risk in this population. The authors studied 282 LQT1 (n=151) and LQT2 (n=131) women enrolled in the Long-QT Syndrome Registry. (more…)
HRS Offers Complimentary AF Awareness Resource Kit June 24, 2011
Posted by Heart Rhythm Society in Atrial Fibrillation (AF).Tags: AF, Afib, Atrial fibrillation, National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
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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.
New HRS Afib Awareness Campaign: Watch the PSA May 27, 2011
Posted by Heart Rhythm Society in Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Society News.Tags: Afib, Atrial fibrillation, PSA, Public Service Announcement
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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…)
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