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Atrial Fibrillation

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Medical Definition:
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Web Directory:
      new window Af-Ablation Description: Information for physicians and patients on the disease and the different treatment options, focusing on radiofrequency ablation. (af-ablation.org)
new window American Heart Association - Atrial Fibrillation Description: Recommendations for aggressive treatment of this heart disorder due to the risk of stroke. (americanheart.org)
new window Atrial Fibrillation - Resources for Patients Description: Examination of this heart disorder from a patient's point of view, with remedies and help finding a doctor. Includes experiences of cured patients. (a-fib.com)
new window Atrial Fibrillation and the Maze Procedure Description: Information on AF from a nurse working in the field. Includes a detailed glossary and full information, including cost of the Maze procedure, open-heart surgery, and reports of its high success rate in curing AF. (members.aol.com)
new window Atrial Fibrillation Foundation Description: An organization dedicated to research and patient education in this heart disorder. Provides resources for patients on the diagnosis and treatment of AF. (affacts.org)
new window Atrial Fibrillation Research and Innovation Description: About research and innovations in AF at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Describes in detail the MAZE operation and radiofrequency pulmonary vein isolation. (afibsurgery.org)
new window eMedicine Health - Atrial Fibrillation Description: Consumer health resource center providing information on causes, symptoms, and treatment. (emedicinehealth.com)
new window eMedicine Health - Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Description: Consumer health resource center providing information on AEDs in combating heat malfunction. (emedicinehealth.com)
new window Information on Rapid or Irregular Heartbeat, Arrhythmia, and Atrial Fibrillation Description: St. Jude Medical information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatments such as ablation, cardioversion and medications for AF. Features glossary of terms related to this heart disorder and arrhythmia. (aboutatrialfibrillation.com)
new window Lone Atrial Fibrillation Forum Description: A discussion group for personal experiences regarding this heart disorder. (yourhealthbase.com)
new window Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Description: A statement for health care professionals from the subcommittee on electrocardiography and electrophysiology, American Heart Association. (circ.ahajournals.org)
new window Medtronic - Atrial Fibrillation Description: Explanation, diagnosis, and treatment options for this heart disorder. Well illustrated and includes sections for professionals and patient stories. (medtronic.com)
new window NASPE - Atrial Fibrillation Description: A description of this heart disorder written for patients by the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology. Includes help in finding a doctor. (naspe.org)
new window Saeed Esfandiari Description: Iranian doctor explains atrial fibrillation causes and treatment. (expage.com)
new window SavonHealth Description: A comprehensive information site on this heart disorder. (savonatrialfibrillation.com)
new window The AFIB Report Description: A gathering place and resource centre dedicated to lone atrial fibrillation. Home of The AFIB Report, a newsletter for people with this heart disorder. (afibbers.org)
 




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