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New Findings About Atrial Fibrillation and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

By Mellanie True Hills Expert October 23, 2009 - 6:13am
 
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In news from Boston Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2009, Mellanie True Hills heard some startling new information about atrial fibrillation and obstructive sleep apnea. She interviewed ablation pioneer Dr. Warren (Sonny) Jackman on video about those findings.

Read: Noted Electrophysiologist and Ablation Pioneer Discusses New Findings About Afib and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Mellanie True Hills is a heart disease survivor and the author of the multiple award-winning book, “A Woman's Guide ...

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eileen neff

i am concerned about afib an flutter .will i every be normal again??
my sleep at nite is not good.is this conected with atrial fibrilation
and im out of breath most of the time what next??

November 5, 2010 - 12:45pm
Mellanie True Hills Expert

Eileen,
I'm sorry about your afib and flutter. Are you working with an electrophysiologist (a doctor that specializes in heart rhythms) to find a program of treatment that works best for you? There are solutions - keep after your doctors until you get a solution. Good luck.
Mellanie

November 7, 2010 - 11:44am
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