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There are 1.2 million AF patients diagnosed in the UK, and at least 200,000 new patients are being diagnosed annually. AF consumes 1% of the total NHS annual budget, and we all have a 1 in 4 life time chance of developing this condition.

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a rhythm disturbance of the heart (arrhythmia);  it is due to a rapid and irregular beating of the upper chambers which results in an irregular pulse. 

AF can cause symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, light headedness, fainting or fatigue. It can also have no symptoms so that the patient is unaware of the problem. Even in this situation AF needs to be assessed by a doctor. Treatment is designed to reduce the risk of strokes and minimize the symptoms. AF should be detected and treated to avoid complications.

The easiest way to detect AF is to, FEEL THE PULSE!

AFA is a UK registered charity which works internationally to provide information, support and access to established, new or innovative treatments for Atrial Fibrillation. It offers free, medically approved, Department of Health endorsed publications to all AF patients and carers. These can be downloaded  from the AFA website (www.atrialfibrillation.org.uk) or ordered free of charge from AFA.

Funds are desperately needed to support the publication of further information booklets and support the the 24/7 Help Line - a vital service which provides informative, friendly support to all callers. AFA totally relies on fund raising donations to operate. Please help us to continue offering 24/7 support.

Thank you.



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Charity Registration No. 1122442

To provide information, support and access to established, new or innovative treatments for Atrial Fibrillation

Donations 17

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Donated on behalf of the Captain's Charity (Captain - Mr David Turner) West Herts Golf Club.

Donation by Ross McCue on 28/03/11

£1,810.48

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Many thanks for all of the helpful information.

Donation by Gregg on 28/02/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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In memory of Tony Eaton.

Donation by Lisa Evans on 15/12/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

 

Thank you for your prompt response for my recent request for literature

Donation by Anonymous on 18/11/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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AF appears to be an inherited family problem - glad to know of your AFA website.

Donation by Hugh Ward on 04/10/10

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Donating on behalf of my wonderful partner. Happy Birthday Dave!

Donation by Eve Friday on 28/06/10

£20.00

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Well done, very helpfull

Donation by Terry on 10/06/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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In fond memory of Katherine Foster.

Donation by Barbara and Victor on 08/06/10

£50.00

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In loving memory of Katherine Foster

Donation by Heidi De Love on 08/06/10

£100.00

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Thank you AFA for all the support

Donation by Alun Llewellyn on 08/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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A small helping hand to a greatly needed organisation

Donation by Stephen Moore on 01/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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For Y

Donation by N on 16/05/10

£20.00

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In memory of Bob's pink carnations

Donation by Henry Everett on 17/03/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Great organisation and have helped me no end

Donation by Jonathan Green on 12/02/10

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Donation by Steve Ayres on 18/01/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Enjoyed radio Somerset programme 16/1/10

Donation by Kathleen Austin on 16/01/10

£20.00

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Donation by Roger Bilder on 11/09/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,225.48
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£2,225.48
  • Gift Aid£57.82

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