Links
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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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 iis for talking about living with atrial fibrillation and ways to deal with it. This blog explores atrial fibrillation risks, symptoms, treatments, and innovative cures, andwe 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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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 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/
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
DrugWatch.com is a comprehensive Web site database featuring extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. DrugWatch.com includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers.
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.
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 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 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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Information Prescriptions
A directory of information about long term conditions
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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Much Loved
The 'online' memorial charity
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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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“Patients’ rights to treatment in the EU: A guide to the European Union Directive on Cross Border Healthcare”
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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StopAfib.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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Your Health, Your Way
A guide of information about the support that is available for people with long term conditions