Outpatient

Protocol for Implantable Cardiac Devices in the Setting of MRI

These documents describe an IRB-approved research study and clinical safety workflow that allows patients with pacemakers/ICDs (CIEDs) to undergo clinically indicated MRI with standardized monitoring, device programming, and follow-up, while…

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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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Anesthesia Checklist for EP Procedures

The Anesthesia Checklist for EP Procedures provides a structured and safe approach for anesthesia management during electrophysiology (EP) procedures.

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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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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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AF Agile Pathway – Ambulatory

AF Agile Pathway – Ambulatory

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COMPASS Physician Education Video for EP Referrals

Education – Clinical: High level, informational video to share with general care physicians and emergency medicine providers that explains the benefits of referring AFib patients to an electrophysiologist.

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Welcome to the Hartford Healthcare Heart & Vascular Institute’s Atrial Fibrillation Center

Care Pathways/CDS: Welcome to the Hartford Healthcare Heart & Vascular Institute’s Atrial Fibrillation Center

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