Education: Patient / Caregiver

MRI and Legacy Pacemaker or ICD: Patient Education and Safety Overview

This patient-facing educational handout explains the process, risks, and safeguards involved when patients with legacy (non–MRI-conditional) pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) undergo MRI imaging. It is designed to support…

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Atrial Fibrillation Convergent Hybrid Ablation: Patient Education Overview

This patient-facing educational resource explains the Convergent Hybrid Ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation, a two-stage treatment option designed for patients with persistent or long-standing AF who continue to have symptoms…

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Preparing for Your Implantable Cardiac Device: Infection Prevention and Pre-Implant Readiness

This patient-facing educational handout provides clear, step-by-step guidance to help reduce infection risk and support optimal recovery for patients undergoing implantable cardiac device procedures. Designed for use before pacemaker, ICD,…

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Patient Centered Infographic on Lifestyle Management for Atrial Fibrillation

While the new guidelines provide excellent lifestyle changes (backed by evidence) for mitigation of atrial fibrillation, in clinic visits practitioners are often rushed for time, patients can feel scolded instead…

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Living With AFib Patient Guide

A comprehensive patient education booklet with key information regarding AFib treatment, pathophysiology, and risk factor modification to empower patients to live well with AFib. This unique booklet includes chronic conditions…

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Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Patient Education

This short video provides patients with information about the ablation procedure and important discharge education in the immediate post procedure period. Are you a patient or caregiver looking for resources…

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Decision aid for AFIB Stroke Prevention with Atrial Fibrillation

The decision aid for AFib Stroke Prevention outlines that patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) have an increased stroke risk and can choose between taking blood thinners or having a device…

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Decision Aid for Patients Considering an ICD who are at Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death but Don’t Have Heart Failure

The decision aid for patients considering an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) who are at risk for sudden cardiac death but do not have heart failure provides detailed information to support shared…

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Health Facts for You: Patient Information Sheets

Education – Patient/Caregiver: The “Health Facts for You: patient information sheets cover the following topics:

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UpBeat

Education – Patient/Caregiver: UpBeat connects patients, caregivers, and health care professionals together to form a unified team. Wherever you are on your heart health journey, we’re here to help connect you with the right team to get you on the right track.

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