Beat Your A-Fib: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Cure: Written in everyday language for patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Headline: THIS BOOK OFFERS HOPE!!HOPE is often the most important thing for those suffering with A-Fib. At last there is a book available to anyone with a desire or pressing need to know more about atrial fibrillation; and it is written for everyone to understand, without the need to buy a medical dictionary! This book is comprehensive, well organized and easy to use when researching different A-Fib topics.The patient testimonials are wonderful and allow us to see how each person found relief, whether through medication, surgery or another type of treatment, perhaps spiritual, physical or mental. These stories often explain how patients felt through their search for permanent relief, and how A-Fib impacted their relationships and daily lives. It allows readers with A-Fib and their caregivers and loved ones to know that they are not alone and that others with similar conditions have found many various ways of coping to make life with A-Fib easier."Beat Your A-Fib" is a wonderful reference book providing many alternatives. This allows patients to feel more in control, rather than like helpless victims of this dreaded disease. What triggers my A-Fib? Is it OK to exercise? Which blood thinner should I use? Should I see a specialist in A-Fib procedures, and how do I choose a surgeon who is well qualified? What important questions should I ask my doctor when I see him? It is comforting to have such a resource available to help you with suggestions for and answers to these questions and many others.These are some of the reasons why I regard "Beat Your A-Fib" as a valuable blessing for patients with A-Fib or for those with loved ones who suffer from A-Fib. Having such extensive information available in one source is time-saving, empowering and comforting. I wish it had been available when I was living through my A-Fib experience. Many thanks to Steve and Patti Ryan for this long-needed book that will be life changing for many A-Fib patients, as well as many others involved in their lives.Nancy Thompson, A-Fib free since 2009A-Fib.com Support Volunteer Coordinator

When I was diagnosed with A/fib three years ago, it was a shot out of the blue. As someone who watches his diet and exercises over an hour a day, I had no idea (at age 68) what A/Fib was and that I would get it. I hit Google and was inundated by often conflicting information. Fortunately, I came across Steve Ryan's book and devoured it in two sittings. I found it to be extremely informative and, yes, reassuring. Here was a guy who had A/Fib and lived (healthfully!) to tell about it. Since the book is written by a non-physician, it is written in layman's terms and is easy to understand. It is well researched (the bibliography is 11 pages followed by 16 pages of end notes) and arranged logically (what is A/Fib, how did I get it, how to live with it, treatments and (my favorite part of the book) "Personal Stories of Hope Courage and Lessons Learned"). Most important, Steve Ryan is not a wholly owned entity of the AMA of Big Pharma. This is a guy who you can count on as being on your (the patient's) side because he is just like us. The author also offers a one-on-one session where you can discuss your A/Fib situation. The cost is $250 for 90 minutes ($200 if you purchase this book). So don't do what I did and wait 3 years to set up this session. Instead, immediately read the book and then e-mail Steve's very helpful wife, Patti, and set up the one-on-one session. Both the book and the session are well worth the money. Most important, you will be more fully informed so you can have more productive discussions with your cardiologist and electrophysiologist and take charge of your situation.

The book certainly informs the novice that has found out they have A-Fib, many many alternatives people that suffer with this condition can turn to. Not only does the book cover the vast array of treatments ,it also contains many testimonies of what people tried and the results, good or bad. The fact is even those with chronic A-Fib were able to try different methods of treatment until they found out what worked best for them. The book may not have the answer for everyone but it does illustrate the many options one has with A-Fib, and the pro's & the cons. Very eye opening.