AF Resolution Introduced

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AF Resolution Introduced

A recently introduced U.S House of Representatives resolution promotes awareness of AF by enhancing the quality of care and patient safety for AF patients; advances AF research and education; and improves access to appropriate medical care for patients suffering from atrial fibrillation. Please contact your representative asking for their support.

Ask Your Representative to Co-Sponsor H.Res. 295

On Thursday, June 2, 2011, Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX), Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) and Rep. Charles Gonzalez (D-TX) introduced H.Res. 295, Promoting increased awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of atrial fibrillation to address the high morbidity and mortality rates and to prevent avoidable hospitalizations associated with this disease. The Resolution’s goal is to:

Enhance quality of care and patient safety
Advance AF research and education
Improve access to appropriate medical care for patients suffering from AF

“The Heart Rhythm Society commends Representative Granger for taking a leadership role in bringing national attention to atrial fibrillation, which impacts about 2.5 million Americans each day,” said Bruce L. Wilkoff, MD, FHRS, president of the Heart Rhythm Society. “We will continue to seek support for this resolution from other members of Congress in the hopes that it is passed into law, which would help to build greater awareness among patients and the public about the disease.”

While the Society will secure additional co-sponsors, communication from you is the most effective way to influence action. Contact your Member of the House of Representatives today asking him/her to co-sponsor H.Res. 295.

Read the Society's press release on the introduction of H.Res. 295. In addition to the Heart Rhythm Society, many organizations support the AF resolution, including the Alliance for Aging Research; American Academy of Neurology; American College of Cardiology; American Heart Association; American Osteopathic Association; Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc.; Mended Hearts; National Blood Clot Alliance; National Council of Women’s Organizations; National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, National Stroke Association; Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association; Sister to Sister Foundation; Society for Women’s Health Research; StopAfib.org, the Women’s Heart Health Foundation, WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease.