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The Atrial Fibrillation Association is currently, the only UK and European charity offering support and AF information booklets to Patients and Medical Professionals.
All AFA literature has been approved by a medical panel and endorsed by the Department of Health (UK).
The following links are for groups, charities and other entities with an interest or link in the care and management of Atrial Fibrillation and associated medical conditions. This is not an exhaustive list, and it is constantly evolving. If we have excluded anyone, please accept our sincerest apologises, and be assured that as soon as the matter is brought to the attention of the Atrial Fibrillation Association, we will act to correct this and so ensure maximum inclusiveness.
Please Note: While we can recommend sites to you, we CANNOT be held responsible for information that you may collect from these sites.
ACADEME training courses for Medical Professionals
Supported by an educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd.
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AF Answers
Website sponsored and run by St Jude Medical with information on Atrial Fibrillation.
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AF Education for Primary Care
AFib Support
AFIBsupport is a support group for people who now or previously suffered with atrial fibrillation (afib). We welcome family/friends to join in discussions. We are not a medical site, nor do we provide and/or endorse medical advice.
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Sanofi-aventis has created AGORA, an ongoing, global clinical research initiative that aims to further knowledge about the use of dronedarone in the management of atrial fibrillation. The AGORA web site is a gathering place for all of this work, and an invaluable resource for health care professionals.
AGORA includes two landmark trials: ATHENA, the largest anti-arrhythmic trial ever conducted with AF patients, and PALLAS, an ongoing trial that aims to study dronedarone in nearly 11,000 patients with permanent AF and additional risk factors. The AGORA Programme is a confirmation of sanofi-aventis' ongoing commitment to cardiovascular medicine and health.
AllClear Life
AllClear Life – a unique fast on line service which allows those with Atrial Fibrillation, or other forms of Arrhythmia, to obtain an indication of the likely cost of Life Insurance. AllClear Life also offers an 'Expert Referral Service' for those with more complex conditions.
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Anticoagulation Europe (UK)
For users of Warfarin, other anticoagulants and antiplatlet therapy.
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Arrhythmia Alliance - The Heart Rhythm Charity
Arrhythmia Alliance (A-A) is a coalition of individuals, patients groups, charities, professional medical groups and industry allies. These groups work together under the Arrhythmia Alliance umbrella to raise awareness of cardiac arrhythmias.
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The Atrial Fibrillation Blog
The Atrial Fibrillation Blog is for talking about living with atrial fibrillation and ways to deal with it. This blog explores atrial fibrillation risks, symptoms, treatments, and innovative cures, and we invite you to join us on this journey to wipe out afib.
Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) Support Community
This is a support group that is part of the larger “Dailystrength.org” which is an online collection of over 500 support groups.
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Atrial Fibrillation Support Group
AFIBsupport message board on Yahoo!
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Atrial Fibrillation - Resources for patients
This site is designed primarily for non-medical personnel and is written from a patient's point of view. (The author had A-Fib and was cured in April, 1998, by the use of a procedure called Focal Catheter Ablation (Pulmonary Vein Ablation)).
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British Cardiac Patients Association
This association’s website has information about Atrial Fibrillation for patients.
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Cardima
Developer and manufacturer of microcatheters for mapping and ablation of atrial fibrillation.
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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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What is Carers Direct? 
Carers Direct is a national information, advice and support service for carers in England. Available online at www.nhs.uk/carersdirect and as a free, confidential helpline seven days a week on 0808 802 0202, it provides accurate, relevant information for carers and those who support them.
Chess Medicare offers ‘eKERNEL’
Chess Medicare offers ‘eKERNEL’ a handheld Tele-ECG with the technical know how from BARC. It can be operated with a mobile phone via Bluetooth.
Website: www.chessmedicare.com
Counselling
Accredited counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have experience working in a large G.P. practice and now have a private practice in the South West. I have personal experience of Atrial Fibrillation and how debilitating it can be. In offering counselling in this specialist area I have undertaken much personal research. Counselling provides space to reflect away from everyday pressures and can help you to explore stress triggers, recognise unhelpful patterns, develop self management techniques, build confidence and manage life better on your terms.
For further details please contact: hillyc@btopenworld.com
Counselling Directory
Counselling directory, a site designed to provide a counselling support network across the UK, enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service. Every counsellor on the site who has submitted their profile has either sent a copy of their qualifications and insurance cover to us, or is registered with a professional body online with recognised codes of ethics and practice, this way we can be assured of their professionalism.
Website: www.counselling-directory.org.uk/
Disability Grants
A directory of grants for the disabled including grants for disabled children, disabled adults, disability groups and much more.
Visit the website - www.disability-grants.org
Dot Medical
Dot Medical is the leading supplier of Internal Cardioversion Catheters in the UK. Internal Cardioversion is a technique whereby patients in AF can be Cardioverted internally using a special catheter, rather than externally. After talking to a patient who had undergone this procedure we realized that very little information is available to the public related to this very common procedure. We have therefore invested in creating a website which can be seen at www.internalcardioversion.com
Dr Foster Health
is the UK's leading provider of independent, comparative information on health and social care services. Find out the latest waiting times for common hospital procedures and treatments or access hospital and consultant directories that let you quickly compare your local health services. Read more
Dronedarone (Multaq)
Information and summaries for Frequently Asked Questions is now available on this recently licensed new anti-arrhythmic medication
visit www.multaq.com
Education for Health
Taking action, educating people, transforming lives worldwide
www.educationforhealth.org
Education for Health is the UK’s leading education charity for health professionals working with patients with long term conditions. Our mission is to improve the care of people living with long term conditions including cardiovascular disease, allergic conditions, diabetes and respiratory health through the provision of high quality evidence-based education for healthcare professionals. Educational programmes are run nationally and internationally and are accredited by the Open University.
FANS (Familial Arrhythmia Network for Scotland)
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FANS is a managed clinical network hosted by NHS Tayside, and created to improve healthcare services for familial arrhythmia patients, their families and carers.
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Fast Facts: Cardiac Arrhythmias, by Gerry Kaye, Steve Furniss and Robert Lemery
A new title, to read more or order, benefiting from a 10% discount, visit: www.fastfacts.com and entre coupon code SP10 at checkout
For Patients, By Patients
Heart Failure Association of ESC
A ground-breaking new educational website for people with heart failure, their families and carers, developed by cardiologists, nurses and primary care physicians from the Heart failure Association of the ESC.
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Heart Health
A comprehensive health information site
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Heart Holidays
The Heart Rhythm Clinic have established a strategic liaison with Travelux holidays to provide supported holidays for patients with cardiac conditions. More information is available at www.heart-holidays.com
Heart Library
A collection of videos about Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, and other heart conditions. Narrated by doctors in everyday language. Sponsored by St. Jude Medical.
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Heart Rhythm Clinic
The Heart Rhythm Clinic deal with general cardiology problems, but has a specialist interest in the treatment of patients who suffer with or who are at risk of cardiac arrhythmias. More information is available at www.heartrhythmclinic.com
Heart Rhythm UK
Heart Rhythm UK is the affiliated group of the British Cardiovascular Society dedicated to improving all aspects of cardiac arrhythmia care and electrical device based therapies
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Hypnotherapy
Offering the UK a hypnotherapy support network and enabling those in distress to find a hypnotherapist close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will provide those seeking support with all the information they need. Every hypnotherapist on the site who has submitted their profile has either sent a copy of their qualifications and insurance cover to us, or is registered with a professional body with recognised codes of ethics and practice, this way we can be assured of their professionalism.
For further details visit: www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk
Information Prescriptions
A directory of information about long term conditions
Learn more about patient self testing options for INR monitoring.
London Atrial Fibrillation Centre
The London Atrial Fibrillation Centre comprises a team of dedicated healthcare professionals based mainly in The London Bridge Hospital in central London, who have international recognition in the field of treatment and research into atrial fibrillation.
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Lone Atrial Fibrillation Forum
A Forum where A-fib patients discuss their condition. The website associated has not been updated for many years, but the Forum is still active.
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Mesothelioma Prognosis
We aim to provide information to help improve survival rates, reduce pain, and increase quality of life. There has been many advancements for the treatment of Mesothelioma in recent years, and we strive to provide the most up-date information on these treatments.
Microlife WatchBP monitor, recognises the irregular AF heart rhythm as well as monitors your blood pressure.
WatchBP - Home
WatchBP - Home, physician
WatchBP - Office
WatchBP - Out-of-office
Move It or Lose It - The Exercise DVD for Older People
The gentle exercise routine for people who want to have fun exercising while they sit down! Move it or Lose it is specifically tailored to suit older or less mobile people who want to get moving but need a little encouragement.
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Much Loved
The 'online' memorial charity
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New Automatic ECG Arrhythmia detection monitor:
Further details
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NHS Improvement - Heart
The latest news on Atrial Fibrillation
NICE Newsletters
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North Shore Support Group
A stroke support group meets the third Wednesday of each month from 10 am to noon. Call 781-631-0114.
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Nutritionist Resource
Nutritionist Resource provides a huge nutrition support network, enabling visitors to find a nutritionist close to them and appropriate for their needs.
www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk
Pumping Marvellous 
A heart failure group for patients in the East Lancashire area. Formed in February 2010 to quickly address support and care of a non clinical nature after initial diagnosis. Although based in Lancashire, the group supports patients and carers around the world via their website.
Peace of Mind with MedicAlert
MedicAlert is the only non-profit making, registered charity providing life-saving identification jewellery,supported by a 24 hour emergency telephone service, for individuals with hidden medical conditions and allergies.
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SoftTouch
Some AF patients who have had an ICD or pace maker fitted have found they needed to wear extra padding over the area of skin disturbed.
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SPAF Academy
A website for healthcare professionals interested in Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation.
Developed and funded by Boehringer Ingelheim
Spire Southampton Heart Service 
At Spire Southampton Heart Service we have specialists with an interest in general cardiology and that specialize in cardiac rhythm management, including our management of atrial fibrillation program.
For further information please visit our website.
StopAfib.org 
StopAfib.org provides information, community tools, and a discussion forum for atrial fibrillation patients and caregivers. The site was created by a patient who was cured surgically of atrial fibrillation.
The mission of StopAfib.org is to improve the quality of life for those living with afib and their families, raise awareness of afib and strokes to encourage diagnosis and treatment, educate patients to prevent the progression of the disease, support and enhance patient-doctor communication, and decrease afib-related strokes.
Stop FA
StopFa! is a national awareness campaign about atrial fibrillation.
Visit the website at www.stopfa.org
The London Refinery
Our service allows you to reclaim the precious metal from used Electrophysiology catheters. Whether you use it for clinical purposes or for a staff party; it’s money for nothing.
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New guide to help stroke survivors
Thrive has launched a new publication which will help stroke survivors who require rehabilitation after leaving hospital.
Growing Food for Hearts and Minds is a step by step pictorial and written guide showing how growing your own food can help in the rehabilitation process for stroke survivors - Read more
Growing Food for Hearts and Minds - Read more
US Cardiology Volume 8, Issue 2
As part of a Media partnership with Touch Briefings, AFA members receive free eBook access to Touch Briefings ‘US Cardiology’ Volume 8 Issue 2
US Cardiology is a bi-annual peer-reviewed journal that includes review articles, case reports, practice guidelines and original research. Guided by an Editorial Board of world-renowned physicians, US Cardiology comprises articles from recognised thought leaders to deliver comprehensive update on the most important clinical issues facing everyday cardiovascular care.
In this latest issue – Volume 8 Issue 2 – Barry L Carter contributes an article entitled ‘Blood Pressure Control—Implementing a Team Approach’ in which he reports that team-based care models have achieved far higher rates of BP control than other strategies. Dr Carter suggests that because healthcare teams can substantially improve outcomes, implementing pay-for-performance and other means may make such approaches much more attractive to providers and health systems.
Elsewhere, Peter A McCullough and colleagues review the array of treatments used in combination for stable coronary disease and ACS and provide insightful critical guidance concerning benefits, risks, and dose adjustments required for patients with baseline CKD.
Click through to: US Cardiology, Volume 8 Issue 2
For more information please visit: www.touchcardiology.com
Ucardit: customised health information cards
As an AF sufferer taking Warfarin I wanted a card that I could carry round in my wallet. The one I had from the Warfarin clinic was very flimsy and did not have the right information on for when I was travelling abroad. Ucardit have an excellent health information card template that has space for all the important information and costs less that £6. It takes just 5 minutes to complete the online information and I received a draft image of the card within an hour......with next day delivery. Visit www.ucardit.co.uk
Your Health, Your Way
A guide of information about the support that is available for people with long term conditions