ATTENTION: NEWS AND HEALTH PRODUCERS
JAMA Advisory for January 26 Feed
HEATED CATHETER FOR A-FIB
EMBARGO TIME: 4pm (ET) Tuesday, January 26, 2010
SUMMARY:
Atrial Fibrillation or A-Fib is a common heart rhythm problem associated with an increased long-term risk of stroke, heart failure and even death. A new study shows how using a heated catheter may be more effective than drug therapy in treating an intermittent form of this condition.
SUMMARY:
Atrial Fibrillation or A-Fib is a common heart rhythm problem associated with an increased long-term risk of stroke, heart failure and even death. A new study shows how using a heated catheter may be more effective than drug therapy in treating an intermittent form of this condition.
SOUNDBITES:
David J. Wilber, M.D., - Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
Robin Drabant - Catheter Ablation Patient
B-ROLL:
Shots of Patient talking with Dr. Wilber, Dr. Wilber doing procedure, computer screens of heart, 3-D version of heart, various shots in the operating room, yellow spikes on computer screen
David J. Wilber, M.D., - Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
Robin Drabant - Catheter Ablation Patient
B-ROLL:
Shots of Patient talking with Dr. Wilber, Dr. Wilber doing procedure, computer screens of heart, 3-D version of heart, various shots in the operating room, yellow spikes on computer screen
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• a word document of the video script
• a link to the JAMA study abstract
This information will be updated and available at 9 a.m. eastern time each Tuesday, though it is embargoed until 4 p.m. eastern time. Each piece will stay active on the site for four weeks.
***Producers can also access a downloadable, broadcast-quality version of The JAMA Report, along with other useful materials.
Each week at www.TheJAMAReport.org, producers will find:
• MPEG2 and original AVID QUICKTIME Movie that includes the package, slates, extra bites and b-roll
• Windows Media and QuickTime video preview of The JAMA Report
• a word document of the video script
• a link to the JAMA study abstract
This information will be updated and available at 9 a.m. eastern time each Tuesday, though it is embargoed until 4 p.m. eastern time. Each piece will stay active on the site for four weeks.