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Welcome to the A-A August 2010 e-Newsletter |
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 Registration is now open for the Arrhythmia Alliance Medical Meetings 2010
Dates and venues listed on our website.
For more information and to register click here |
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HRC 2010 Sunday 3rd - Wednesday 6th October 2010
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
Join us at our 5th annual Heart Rhythm Congress bringing together Patients & Carers, Medical Professionals and Industry Members.
For more information please visit www.heartrhythmcongress.com
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**Arrhythmia Alliance Patient Day - Sunday 3rd October 2010**
Discount available for A-A patient members and their families.
For more info and to book your place contact Caroline Holmes caroline@heartrhythmcharity.org.uk
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Your feedback is so important. Please help to make AAAW 2011 even better!
If you took part in this year's AAAW please complete an online evaluation form |
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Please take two minutes to email your MP asking them to support the 'Know Your Pulse' campaign!
The introduction of pulse checks could prevent 4,500 strokes and 3,000 deaths per year.
Email your MP
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'Restart The Heart' campaign teaches local children how to save a life
A-A in collaboration with the West Midlands Ambulance Service recently educated 70 children at Shipston High School in awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and training in both CPR and the use of AEDs.
Read full article
For more info contact Heather heather@heartrhythmcharity.org.uk
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 A big thank you to Peter Hogan and his team for raising almost £3,000
(and still collecting) for the Arrhythmia Alliance by completing his 24-hour
3 Peaks Challenge!
The 3 Peaks Challenge involved climbing the three biggest mountains in Great Britain, which are Ben Nevis (Scotland), Scafell Pike (Cumbria) and Snowdon within a 24 hour period. We send our congratulations for achieving this magnificent feat with only ten minutes to spare!!!
If you would like to fundraise or join supporters like Pete in organising an event please contact wendy.adams@heartrhythmcharity.org.uk |
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The Daily Mail: Andy was told his heart flutters were caused by too much coffee...
If only it was that simple
Read full article |
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BBC News: A chaotic heartbeat is a warning
Do you know how to check your pulse? Would you know if your heartbeat was regular or irregular? Read full article |
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HEALTH WHITE PAPER - Equality and Excellence: Liberating the NHS
The Government has published its much-anticipated Health White Paper, setting out how Andrew Lansley’s vision for a patient-centred NHS will be put into practice. A Health Bill is expected later this year, with implementation in 2012. Read the Health White Paper here |
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The 8th City Basic EP Course
1st - 2nd September 2010 Education Centre, London
For more information contact Eleanor McFarlane - e.mcfarlane@qmul.ac.uk. Or click here
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Coronary Heart Magazine
 Read the latest edition of Coronary Heart Magazine online at www.cardiologyhd.com
CardiologyHD.com is the new website for the publication Coronary Heart. Completely redesigned with a modern layout, the website uses the latest in web technology including video and social media integration. All articles from previous editions can be found on the site.
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AFA invites you to attend the annual AFA Patient Day at the Heart Rhythm Congress
***Information, discussion, questions, updates and opportunity to meet fellow AFA members***
Places are filling fast so register now to reserve your place at the forthcoming AFA Patient Day being held on
Sunday 3rd October at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham.
Click here to register and read full agenda
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Could you support AFA fundraisers?
To learn more about forthcoming events including local activities and sponsorship requests, click here |
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University of Oxford Research Study - can you help?
Are you about to start or are you already self-testing your INR? Would you like to take part in a research study?
The Department of Primary Health Care at Oxford University is carrying out a research study on self-testing of INR and is looking for participants.
For further information, please contact Sally Tyndel on: 01865 289361 or casm-monitoring@dphpc.ox.ac.uk |
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September campaign raises awareness and information on Patient Self-Testing:
"Get PST Aware"
A new campaign for patients on long-term oral anticoagulation therapy
Get PST Aware aims to educate people on long-term oral anticoagulation about the benefits of safely self-testing and monitoring from the comfort of their own home.
Read further details |
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 NICE publish Final Appraisal Determination (FAD) for Dronedarone
Approving it for use as a treatment option of non-permanent AF.
Read full FAD
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AFA Patient Day at Europe AF, London
Monday November 22nd 2010.
Join Europe AF for a morning of discussion and debate to learn more about treatment and innovation in AF care.
Click here to read more and register to attend.
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In2health
In2health is an independent, not-for-profit social enterprise facilitating delivery of peer to peer training within the NHS in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. Read more
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Recently published AF Report
. . . highlights the burden of AF on the patient, their family and on the nation. Read more |
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NHS Evidence - Cardiovascular publish an Evidence Update on Atrial Fibrillation
(7th June 2010)
 This update for health professionals and patients presents significant advances in knowledge about atrial fibrillation since our last update in June 2009. Topics include medication, cardioversion, prevention of stroke, catheter ablation therapy and surgical treatment. This year we've also identified new systematic reviews on genetics and atrial fibrillation. Expert summaries are included on this and the other topics identified to help make sense of the new evidence presented.
See the update at www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular |
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