AF Association - Global AF Aware Week 20-26 November 2017
Hold an AF Awareness Activity!

Help to seek out and identify the undiagnosed person with AF. We have a large number of resources which can either be downloaded from our website, or you can order your Global AF Aware week activity pack today by clicking here .
Items of Interest
Healthcare Pioneers 2018

The AF Association Healthcare Pioneers Report identifies best practice in the identification, diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and is used as a benchmark to improve services and care for the patients with AF.

The winners were announced at the Arrhythmia Alliance Awards at  Heart Rhythm Congress  (HRC) 2017.
Heart Rhythm Congress Presentations

If you attended HRC 2017 you should have received an email with complimentary access to the HRC presentations. Simply click here to access if you have not yet had a chance to watch.

Alternatively if you did not attend HRC 2017 you can create an account for just £25.00 today which will give you access to watch the presentations.

Click here today to find out more and create an account today.

All-Party Parliamentary Groups
All-Party Parliamentary Group on Arrhythmias

The APPG-Arrhythmias was established earlier this year, chaired by Mike Gapes MP.  The Group represents all those affected by, and involved in the care of, arrhythmias (including bradycardia, tachycardia, SVT, syncope, RAS, brugada, long QT, etc).
Arrhythmias (heart rhythm disorders) are a critical health concern, affecting more than two million people in the UK alone. There are many issues from a diagnosis, management and service provision perspective that need to be addressed for the benefit of patients and the NHS.
All-Party Parliamentary Group on AF

The APPG-AF looks at a number of ways in which we can improve the treatment and diagnosis of AF and help prevent AF-related stroke. We also work with a broad range of Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum to highlight the issue of AF from within Parliament, chaired by Barry Sheerman MP.
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome Booklet
This booklet is for individuals who have been diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS). It has been written to provide information on the symptoms, causes and treatment of this condition. It may also be of interest to families, friends and carers of people struggling with the condition.

Please share with your patients.

This Month's News Highlights
Cardiac Update Meetings 2017
Thank you to all of those that took part and attended this year’s Regional Cardiac Update Meetings. We are currently planning our series of meetings for 2018 which will soon be highlighted on our website. If you would like to register your interest for 2018 or if you have any questions please email: becky@heartrhythmalliance.org
Upcoming Events, and Dates for Your Diary
Nurse Clinics 2017
Monday 20th November 2017- London
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Platform of Laboratories for Advances in Cardiac Experience
22nd November 2017
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20th BSH Annual Autumn Meeting
23-24 November 2017- London
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Global AF Aware Week
20-26 November 2017
12th UK Stroke Forum
28th November 2017- Liverpool
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BACPR Exercise Professionals Group Spring Study Day-Birmingham
18th May 2018 - Birmingham
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25th Annual Cardiology Conference
18th July 2018 - Atlanta USA
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Heart Rhythm Congress
7-10 October 2018 - Birmingham
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