HR215 Summary

• Designates May 14, 2015, as Atrial Fibrillation Day at the Alabama State Capitol.

• Atrial fibrillation affects an estimated 5.8 million people in the United States, with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation making up approximately 95 percent of cases.

• People with atrial fibrillation have a stroke risk five times greater than those without, and 15 to 20 percent of all stroke patients have atrial fibrillation.

• Encourages House members and constituents to partner with the State Department of Public Health, medical communities, and community-based organizations to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation risks and available treatment options.

• Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.