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Life with AFib. Let’s talk about the everyday.

Life With AFib: Can I Still…?

Exercise. Travel. Your morning coffee. Get answers to the everyday questions that come with living with AFib.

Monday, September 28, 2026
7:00 PM EDTOnline · Zoom

For people living with AFib and those who support them.

What to expect

  • Exercise, travel, alcohol and caffeine: what to consider with AFib.

  • Blood thinners, missed doses and everyday medication safety.

  • Dental work, medical procedures and when symptoms need attention.

More about this event
When you’re living with AFib, everyday decisions can suddenly feel more complicated. Can I still exercise? Travel? Drink coffee? Have a glass of wine? What about intimacy, dental work, medical procedures, missed doses, or knowing when symptoms should be checked? In this Ask the Expert session, Christian T. Ruff, MD, MPH, Director of General Cardiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and President of VLN, will be joined by Toby C. Trujillo, PharmD, FCCP, FAHA, BCPS, Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Programs at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Clinical Specialist in Anticoagulation and Cardiology at University of Colorado Hospital. Together, they’ll talk through common questions about everyday life with AFib, including physical activity, travel, diet, alcohol and caffeine, blood thinners and medication safety, intimacy, medical procedures, dental care, missed doses, and when symptoms may need medical attention. You’ll have the chance to ask questions live and hear directly from our experts. This session will be recorded. Please note that our experts can provide general information but cannot offer personalized medical advice.

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