AFib Management

1

Stroke risk:

Assess and treat Stroke Risk (usually with blood thinner medication).

2

Optimize:

Modify (change) and improve risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, sleep etc. Notice these risk factors (across the bottom of the picture) are the “foundation” of AFib treatment.

3

Symptom Management:

Rhythm & rate control to help you feel better.

YOU are the captain of your health, steering it to success

Follow these below tips to help manage your AFib:

Get regular check-ups. Your healthcare professional will advise you how often to be seen and discuss medicines and other treatments with you.
Take medicines as prescribed to help regulate your heart rhythm and to prevent strokes.
Check your pulse often, and track your numbers using a smartwatch, app, or writing them down to share with your healthcare professional.
Take care of yourself. Follow the tips on the Lifestyle Changes section.

If you have AFib, it is important to talk to your healthcare professional about what you can do.

Keep track of questions you have and bring them to each appointment

Be SMART with your Heart

Smart Devices and AFib Wearables
There are several smart (electronic) devices & phone apps on the market today that can help detect the presence of AFib or other abnormal heartbeats. To learn more visit these helpful links:

CHAPTERS

What Can I Do if I Have AFib?

1

Stroke risk:

2

Optimize:

3

Symptom Management:

YOU are the captain of your health, steering it to success

Be SMART with your Heart

What Can I Do if I Have AFib?

The Beat Goes On: Living with Atrial Fibrillation

What Can I Do if I Have AFib?

AFib Management

1

Stroke risk:

2

Optimize:

3

Symptom Management:

YOU are the captain of your health, steering it to success

Be SMART with your Heart

What Can I Do if I Have AFib?

The Beat Goes On: Living with Atrial Fibrillation

The Beat Goes On: Living with Atrial Fibrillation