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Atrial fibrillation resources for patients
Patient-centred care – with a focus on patient education, self-management, shared-decision making and caregiver involvement – is recognised as one of the fundamental aspects of integrated care in the guidelines for atrial fibrillation (AF). These resources have been specifically designed to assist with patient education and self-management.
Atrial fibrillation information sheet
This AF information sheet can be printed out and given to your patients. It contains comprehensive information to help their understanding of AF, including:
- What is atrial fibrillation?
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Treatments
- Medications and lifestyle management
- When to seek medical attention
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Heart Health Check Toolkit
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Australian Heart Maps
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Absolute CVD risk clinical guidelines
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The Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk (CVD) Guidelines helps healthcare professionals identify, prevent and manage a person's risk of developing CVD. ...
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For professionals: Cardiovascular disease risk assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment and management
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Absolute CVD risk assessment is an integrated approach that estimates the cumulative risk of multiple risk factors to predict a heart attack or stroke event in the next five years....
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Atrial Fibrillation (AF) clinical resources
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Heart failure resources for patients
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The Heart Failure Toolkit
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Clinical guidelines and position statements
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Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) clinical resources
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Absolute CVD risk calculator
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Atrial fibrillation resources for patients
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WEBINAR | CVD & COVID-19
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Heart failure clinical resources
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