AFA Aims
The Atrial Fibrillation Association (AFA) is an international charity which focuses on raising awareness of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) by providing information and support materials for patients and medical professionals involved in detecting, diagnosing and managing Atrial Fibrillation. AFA works closely with medical professionals, Department of Health, government, patients, carers, patient support group members and allied groups to raise awareness and foster education on Atrial Fibrillation.
All information booklets published by AFA have been approved by an AF medical panel.
AFA is fortunate to have Dr Mike Davis, Professor Ben Freedman and Dr Gerry Kaye as Medical Advisory Members.
Mrs Trudie Lobban MBE is the Chief Executive Officer and Mrs Jo Jerrome, the Information and Support Manager.
Quite simply,
"AF is the most common cardiac rhythm problem and causes considerable misery for many people. The AFA will help patients to understand and get access to established and new or innovative treatments for AF"
Prof Richard Schilling - Consultant Cardiologist and Trustee AFA International
Therefore, AFA aims to:
- To provide support and information on Atrial Fibrillation to those affected by this condition
- To advance the education of the medical profession and the general public on the subject of Atrial Fibrillation
- To promote research into the management of Atrial Fibrillation