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Volunteers Needed for Cardiovascular Study
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH STUDY Hello, my name is Thomas V. Parinello, and I am a doctoral candidate in the clinical psychology program at Fielding Graduate University. I am conducting my dissertation research on cardiovascular...
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Research Study Design Opportunity
An AHA science volunteer is applying for an NIH grant and would appreciate your input for the study design through the survey link below. The study is being developed to identify new ways to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation. Atrial...
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Heart Fatigue?
Has anyone dealt with this? After about 2 days of an unsettled rhythm, likely caused from the anesthesia from colonoscopy, my rhythm is back to normal. However, i am quite tired and fatigued. It feels as though my heart is tired, if that makes sense....
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Heart Health Survey
Are you an adult who has been diagnosed with heart disease or a heart condition? If so, we need your assistance to complete a survey that will help us to understand health behaviors of those with cardiovascular health issues. We hope that
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Confirm RX Monitor
Hi, Has anyone had experience with the Confirm RX Insertable Cardiac Monitor? Looks interesting and seems much more accurate that most of the other patient accessible stuff out there. Sends info to phone app via Bluetooth. Thanks, Tony
read morelatest replySpencer, July 8, 2018 3:56pm EST
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PTSD linked to higher AFib risk in young veterans
"An analysis of more than one million post-9/11 veterans suggests a new diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with a greater likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib)." This research was presented...
read morelatest replyPatio7, May 15, 2018 6:40pm EST
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New Research: AFib after CABG linked to minimal long-term stroke risk
In interesting new research, those who developed post-operative afib (POAF) after bypass surgery (CABG) had about 1/3 less risk of developing clots than those with traditional (non-valvular) atrial fibrillation. Therefore, the need for anticoagulants
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Is Nattokinase Useful for Afib Stroke Prevention?
There have been discussions on MyAFibExperience.org from time to time about whether nattokinase is useful and acceptable for preventing afib strokes instead of having to take blood thinners. This article, from my friend the eminent Dr. John Day who...
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watchman LAA procedure pros and cons
I’ve had Chronic AFib for a couple of years, was recently admitted to hospital and diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Went to a new doctor for second opinion on how to get AFib under control. He wants me to have the Watchman LAA procedure performed...
read morelatest replydave205, August 27, 2018 11:04am EST
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Cleveland March 2
Hello everyone,Does anyone know who I can get to the Cleveland March 2 talks? I was scheduled to listen in on the conversations but wasn't able to do it at that time. Is there a link to that website or conversation? Please and thank you!Crystal
read morelatest replyMellanie at StopAfib.org, March 4, 2018 4:41am EST
