On Thursday, Oct. 14, former cardiac patients, and world renowned physicians and specialists in the fields of cardiac surgery, cardiology and electrophysiology gathered in Falls Church, Virginia, for a reunion to celebrate the progress made in treating atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm that can increase the risk of stroke and lead to heart failure. More than 100 atrial fibrillation patients from throughout the region reunited and shared their triumphs, challenges, and heart surgery experiences.
