September is National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month. Join the Heart Rhythm Society this September and beyond as we seek to improve the lives of those affected by AFib. Empower yourself with the knowledge you and your loved ones need to ensure a heart-healthy life.
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month 2024
Atrial fibrillation, AFib for short, is a serious condition that affects the rhythm of your heart, causing it to beat irregularly. This irregular heartbeat can manifest in various ways, including beating too fast, switching between fast and slow rhythms, or skipping beats altogether.
AFib is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia. It has a significant global impact, affecting nearly 40 million individuals worldwide and 6 million people in the United States alone.1 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predict that 12.1 million people in the U.S. will have AFib by 2030.2
Today, the risk of developing AFib is a concern for approximately 1 in 4 adults over 40 years old.2 Despite this growing prevalence, many individuals remain unaware of the symptoms associated with AFib, the range of available treatment options, and the critical importance of seeking early treatment to prevent disease progression.
Explore these expert-developed AFib resources below to empower yourself with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about your or your loved one's heart health journey and overall well-being.
UpBeat AFib Patient Resources
UpBeat AFib Education
Learn more about how and why people get AFib, the signs and symptoms, treatment options, recommended lifestyle modifications, and more.
Learn more about AFib in children.
UpBeat AFib Patient Info Sheets & Videos
Looking for trusted information about AFib for yourself or a loved one? UpBeat is here to help you and your family get on the right track with expert-developed patient information sheets and videos to help demystify the diagnosis, treatment, and management of AFib.
UpBeat's AFib Question Builder
If you or a loved one is diagnosed with AFib, you will play a vital role as part of your heart rhythm care team. Prepare for upcoming appointments and maximize your time with your doctor using UpBeat's AFib Question Builder. Download a custom PDF of questions to ask your doctor (includes pre-populated queries and options to add custom questions).
References
- Calkins H, Reynolds MR, Spector P, Sondhi M, Xu Y et al. (2009) Treatment of atrial fibrillation with antiarrhythmic drugs or radiofrequency ablation: two systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2 (4): 349-361.
- Schnabel R, Pecen L, Engler D, et al. (2018) Atrial fibrillation patterns are associated with arrhythmia progression and clinical outcomes. University of Birmingham doi 10.1136/heartjnl-2017-312569
Last updated on August 27, 2024
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