Free annual Atrial Fibrillation forum set May 28 at Crowne Plaza

Posted 4/30/15

Care New England Cardiovascular Care along with the Brigham and Women’s Cardiovascular Associates at Care New England will offer its second annual educational forum, free to the community on …

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Free annual Atrial Fibrillation forum set May 28 at Crowne Plaza

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Care New England Cardiovascular Care along with the Brigham and Women’s Cardiovascular Associates at Care New England will offer its second annual educational forum, free to the community on Thursday, May 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick. Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) affects more than 2 million people in the United States and is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia).

“We are very excited to provide this second annual educational forum to the many patients in our community who have atrial fibrillation,” said Bruce A. Koplan, MD, MPH, director of the cardiac arrhythmia service for Care New England and a member of the Brigham and Women’s Cardiovascular Associates at Care New England. “Although atrial fibrillation is very common, there are a number of different treatment options that we can offer to patients with this condition to help them live a normal life. We will answer many questions patients may have about the symptoms of AFib and how to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle once diagnosed. We look forward to building on the tremendous success of last year’s event.”

Forum topics will include: Recognizing atrial fibrillation (AFib); What is atrial fibrillation? Medications for rate and rhythm control; Electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation; Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation; Stroke prevention and Atrial fibrillation in women.

This educational forum for patients with AFib is being sponsored by Care New England and Brigham and Women’s Cardiovascular Associates at Care New England. It is free and includes dinner.

Attendees are welcome to bring a guest. For more information or to register, contact Sue Bartos at Sbartos@kentri.org or call 737-7000, x31650. 

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