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The public is invited to attend a special program about heart palpitations
and atrial fibrillation (Afib) on Wednesday, February 3 at 6pm
at the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Avenue,
Livingston. An experienced cardiac nurse specialist will explain
the risk factors, causes, symptoms and treatment options for heart
arrhythmias.
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting
more than 2.2 million Americans. Afib occurs when stray electrical
signals disrupt the body’s natural heart rhythm. It often produces
a rapid, irregular and disrupted heart rhythm that can cause a fluttering
sensation in the chest, fatigue, lightheadedness, shortness of breath
and other symptoms. Left untreated, Afib can lead to congestive heart
failure or stroke.
Offering the most advanced treatments, the Saint Barnabas Atrial
Fibrillation Center is one of the highest volume Afib programs in
the New Jersey. Some heart centers claim a high cure rate for Afib,
but fail to follow-up with patients after procedures are completed.
The Atrial Fibrillation Center, however, routinely measures the long-term
success of treatment by following-up with patients at regular intervals.
It is the only center in the region whose team includes an atrial
fibrillation nurse practitioner dedicated to tracking the overall
success of therapies for people with Afib. This growing database provides
invaluable insight in to the most effective treatments for Afib, based
on long-term results.
The program is free, but participants must register by
calling 1-888-724-7123 (prompt
# 4).
Contact: Caren Malone
Public Relations Department
Saint Barnabas Health
Care System
973-322-4017, cmalone@barnabashealth.org
Date: January 3, 2010
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