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You deserve to live your best life, even with Atrial Fibrillation.

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Knowledge is Power.

The Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) information you need to help live the life you want.

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I think my heartbeat might be irregular. How do I know if it is AFib?

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I've been diagnosed with AFib. Now what?

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I want to get off medication. Is that possible?

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YOU’RE NOT ALONE

AFib is the most common type of heart arrhythmia.1

38 million people worldwide have AFib. 38 million people worldwide have AFib.
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AFib numbers predicted to double by 2050. AFib numbers predicted to double by 2050.
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5 million new cases diagnosed every year. 5 million new cases diagnosed every year.
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Learn more about AFib treatment options.
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  Real People, Real-Life Experiences

Meet people who live their lives to the fullest, even with AFib.

Hear from others who don’t let AFib slow them down.

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Hear from other AFib patients. Hear from other AFib patients.

References

  1. CDC. Atrial Fibrillation Fact Sheet.  https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/atrial_fibrillation.htm, 8 Sept. 2020. Accessed 19 Sept. 2020.
  2. Lippi G, Sanchis-Gomar F, Cervellin G. Global epidemiology of atrial fibrillation: An increasing epidemic and public health challenge. Int J Stroke. 2021 Feb;16(2):217-221. doi: 10.1177/1747493019897870. Epub 2020 Jan 19. Erratum in: Int J Stroke. 2020 Jan 28;:1747493020905964. PMID: 31955707.
  3. Go A, Hylek E, Phillips K, Chang Y, et al. Prevalence of Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation in Adults: National implications for rhythm management and stroke prevention: the AnTicoagulation and Risk Factors In Atrial Fibrillation (ATRIA) Study. JAMA. 2001; 285(18): 2370-5.  http://jama.ama-assn.org/content/285/18/2370.abstract
  4. Chugh SS, Haymoeller R, NarayananK et al. Worldwide epidemiology of atrial fibrillation: a Global Burden of Disease 2010 study. Circ. 2014; 129:837-847.

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