Education: Patient / Caregiver
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…
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…
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…
Education – Patient/Caregiver: The “Health Facts for You: patient information sheets cover the following topics:
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.
Education – Patient/Caregiver: Patient Education PDFs from Heart Rhythm Society featuring the following topics: What is AFib?, Stroke Prevention with AFib, AFib Treatment Strategies, Your AFib Care Team, Lifestyle Modifications for AFib Patients, Blood Thinners, Rhythm Control, Sleep Apnea with AFib, and Smart Devices and AFib.
Tools: Interactive tool for patients to use when preparing for their upcoming AFib-related visits.
Care Pathways/CDS: Welcome to the Hartford Healthcare Heart & Vascular Institute’s Atrial Fibrillation Center
Education – Patient/Caregiver: One-page patient education resource explaining Pulmonary Vein Isolation. Includes procedure, post-procedure, procedural risk, and office follow up.
Education – Patient/Caregiver: Two-page patient education resources about LAAC. Includes information about the procedure, risk factors, and post-procedure instructions.