With Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), Change Can Come in
a Matter of Moments
In 2020, about 8.4 million people in the United States are projected to have
AFib, and that number is expected to
grow to an estimated 12 million people
by 2030.1 Given the expected growing
number of people with AFib, this could
mean there may be more people at a
higher risk of stroke as a result.2
Why Is AFib Awareness Important?
If you or a loved one have undiagnosed AFib, life may change in a matter of moments. With AFib cases increasing, now can be a good time to learn about AFib’s connection to stroke and understand the importance of
diagnosis.
In the case that you have already been diagnosed with AFib, it's important to work with your doctor to help manage the condition and talk about a plan that may be right for you. While an AFib diagnosis can impact people differently, collaborating with a doctor allows you to be proactively involved in the management of your health.
In case you missed it...
Keeping AFib in Mind: Results From
An AFib Awareness Survey
Learn about a national survey of 1,010 US
adults aged 40 and older conducted by
The Harris Poll sponsored by the Bristol
Myers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance.
A Heart Condition You May Not
Have Heard Of
Read this perspective on AFib from a group of
health-care leaders and patient advocates.
Who Is At Risk For Atrial Fibrillation,
Or AFib, And Why Does It Matter?
Learn more about risk factors for AFib and its
possible complications, like stroke.
Why Aging Adults Should Keep Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) In Mind During
Routine Doctor's Visits
In preparation for a routine visit with your
doctor, understand common symptoms and
risk factors of AFib, as well as the related
stroke risk.
Over 65? 5 Questions You May Want
To Ask Your Doctor About Atrial
Fibrillation (AFib) And Stroke Risk
Find out about the prevalence of AFib in aging
adults and what you may want to ask your
doctor about the condition.
Why Aging Women Should Also
Think Twice About Potential Atrial
Fibrillation (AFib) Symptoms
While there have been improvements in
women's awareness of cardiovascular disease,
gaps still exist, which is why it's so important
for women to educate themselves about these
conditions, including AFib, and its connection
to stroke.
The Heart In Atrial Fibrillation – A
Look Inside Shows How The
Condition May Lead To Stroke
Read about signs and symptoms of AFib that
might be overlooked or misinterpreted as the
result of aging and find out what happens in
the heart during AFib.
The Alliance—Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer
The Bristol Myers Squibb–Pfizer Alliance established an awareness initiative in late 2018, called Matter of Moments: Recognizing AFib-Stroke Risk. Why “Matter of Moments?” Because in a matter of moments, the lives of individuals, as well as their family and friends, can be affected by AFib-related stroke. On the other hand, AFib may also be detected in a matter of moments as a part of routine medical care.
The Alliance created the Matter of Moments initiative to help raise awareness of AFib, its connection to stroke, and the importance of a timely AFib diagnosis. We are doing this by collaborating with expert health-care professionals and advocacy organizations so that patients and health-care providers can be better prepared for a future where AFib may be more prevalent.
This global alliance combines Bristol Myers Squibb's long-standing strengths in cardiovascular disease with Pfizer's global scale and expertise in this field.
Learn More About AFib
The American Heart Association (AHA) is a national voluntary health agency dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. Learn more about AFib from the AHA.
Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer do not endorse these organizations. The information included on this site and the links provided by Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer are meant for informational purposes only and are not meant to replace a physician’s medical advice.
References:
- Colilla S, Crow A, Petkun W, Singer DE, Simon T, Liu X. Estimates of current and future incidence and prevalence of atrial fibrillation in the US adult population. Am J Cardiol. 2013;112(8):1142–1147.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Atrial Fibrillation.
https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/atrial_fibrillation.htm. Accessed August 6, 2020. - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Atrial fibrillation.
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/atrial-fibrillation. Accessed March 1, 2019.