AF Stat™ Educational Resources

Below you can find links to download resources on AFib that may be useful for you or someone you know.

AF Stat Presentations

The following presentations were created by AF Stat to provide perspective on the medical, economic and quality of life implications of AFib. The presentations include:

AFib 101: AFib Overview and Policy Implications
Provides a medical overview of AFib including incidence, risk factors, and symptoms, and takes a look at the potential implications of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) on patients with chronic conditions, including AFib.

AFib Overview and Spotlight on the Link to Other Diseases
Explores the multiple co-morbidities associated with AFib, including dementia/Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, and obesity.

Examining the Healthcare Implications of an Aging Society: Focus on Atrial Fibrillation
Examines the effect AFib will have on our aging society by describing the age-related changes that increase AFib risk and the impact the disease has on quality of life.

Health Services Utilization and Medical Costs Among Medicare Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Outlines findings from the report by Avalere Health which assessed healthcare utilization and medical costs among Medicare AFib patients for various services including physician office, emergency department visits, and hospital inpatient and outpatient services.

The Cost Connection Between Chronic Disease and Use of Healthcare Resources
Examines the impact of chronic disease on the American healthcare system, economy, and workplace.

These presentations should be used for educational purposes only. These slides may be used in presentations with the following attribution: "Reprinted from AF Stat™: A Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation; www.AFStat.com"

AF Stat Materials

AFib Information Sheet

Highlights key AFib statistics, and includes nine important questions to help determine if you might be at risk for AFib.

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