PATIENT E-NEWS
April 2018
Arrhythmia Alliance
World Heart Rhythm Week
4-10 June 2018

Although fainting or syncope is relatively common, in some cases it is a sign of an arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder) and should not be ignored. Arrhythmias can affect people of all ages and for some, fainting may be the first indication of a problem. 1 in 2 people will faint at least once in their lifetime.
 
Help us to spread awareness of arrhythmias this World Heart Rhythm Week!
This Arrhythmia Alliance World Heart Rhythm Week, our focus is Take Fainting to Heart and we are asking our supporters to help us to raise awareness of arrhythmias by simply sharing and displaying information, holding an awareness activity or by fundraising and donating us.
Celebrate STARS 25 th
Anniversary

For our 25 th anniversary this year, why not celebrate with STARS and throw your own STARS Tea Party? Invite your friends, family and colleagues to join you for a cuppa, cake and catch up. Charge an entry fee, ask for donations or sell the cakes to raise money for STARS. Just let us know you are holding a tea party, and we will send you a fundraising pack including posters, balloons and recipe ideas to help you whip up some tasty treats.

Have a cuppa and a catch up for a good cause!

Email info@stars.org.uk or call 01789 867503 for more information.




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REGISTER NOW – 7 OCTOBER 2018
Patients Day - The ICC, Birmingham, UK

Do not miss this chance - click on your chosen charity to register today!

Topics for Patients Day will include:
  • CPVT
  • Heart Failure
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • When to seek medical attention or intervention with my AF
  • CHADsVASC - What does this mean to me?
For the first time, we will be having two separate meetings for STARS Patients Day .
PoTS
  • A realistic approach to exercise rehabilitation
  • Nutrition and PoTS
  • Sleep disturbances with PoTS
Syncope & RAS
  • Syncope and heart block
  • Interactive sessions to help you get the best from the NHS.
2018 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of syncope
In our 25 th anniversary year, we are delighted to see brand new syncope guidelines from European Society of Cardiology launched at EHRA 2018, which have been published online in the European Heart Journal.


Click here to download today.
Patient Story of the Month
Coral describes how her condition was misdiagnosed and how she came to terms with her new diagnosis of Chronic Heart failure.
Click here to read her story.

Share your story and help others who may be going through similar difficulties.
Resource of the Month
The cause of a fall should always be investigated, as all too often it is accepted as simply a part of getting old.

There’s no such thing as a simple faint!

Click here to download our Syncope and Falls in the Elderly (SaFE) booklet.
Become a Regular Donor
Help us to continue our vital and lifesaving work by becoming a regular donor.

Find out how your donations can help and donate today by clicking on your chosen charity.

Dates for your Diary

4 - 10 June 2018
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Patients Day
7 October 2018
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19 - 25 November 2018
In the News
We regularly post news stories on our websites and social media feeds.
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Inquiry into Atrial Fibrillation in Scotland
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common forms of abnormal heart rhythm and a major cause of stroke. It affects an estimated 96,000 people in Scotland, with as many as 50,000 people with AF remaining undiagnosed.

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