The public is invited to attend a special program about heart palpitations and atrial fibrillation (Afib) on Wednesday, February 3 at 6pm at the Saint Barnabas 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).
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