Your participation via monthly surveys will help improve patient safety and medical outcomes - for you, and for thousands of other patients who take medication for a chronic health condition.

Medication Tips

6 Tips for Living Well with Atrial Fibrillation

Quit smoking
Eat a heart-healthy diet
Maintain a healthy body weight
Go easy on the alcohol
Pump up exercise levels
Manage stress

Just because you have atrial fibrillation doesn't mean you need to live a dull or sedentary lifestyle. Taking pro-active steps toward a healthier heart will help you feel better about your condition so you can enjoy life to the fullest.

source: Everyday Health

Who Can Participate?

At this time, the following NMSOAP studies are ongoing:

Study 1: Blood thinning medications (also known as oral anticoagulants)

This study is collecting information from patients on orally administered “blood thinner” medications for the prevention of atrial fibrillation-related stroke or venous thromboembolic (VTE) disease related pulmonary embolus (blood clots to the lungs). The following are qualifying medications:

Coumadin^®(warfarin)
Eliquis^®(apixaban)
Pradaxa^®(dabigatran)
Xarelto^® (rivaroxaban)

If you are taking one of these medications, we want to hear from you!