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Patient guideStraight answers, plain English.
Fifteen heart rhythm guides on AFib, palpitations, ablation, Watchman and stroke risk, answered by a Jacksonville rhythm team.
SafetyWhen AFib Is an Emergency
Know the difference between call the office and call 911.
Visit prepYour First AFib Appointment: A Checklist
A simple list so you walk in ready.
CaregiversA Caregiver's Guide to AFib
How to help someone you love manage AFib.
Healthy livingEveryday Steps That Help With AFib
Small daily habits that support your AFib treatment.
DevicesPacemakers and AFib: When You Might Need One
How small implanted devices help keep your rhythm on track.
SymptomsYour Smartwatch Flagged AFib. Now What?
What to do when a device says your rhythm is off.
Rhythm typesAFib vs. SVT: How Fast Rhythms Differ
Two common fast rhythms, explained side by side.
Sleep & AFibSleep Apnea and AFib: Why Your Doctor Asks
Why a sleep check is part of good AFib care.
- Procedures
The Watchman Procedure, Explained
How left atrial appendage closure works and who it may help.
ProceduresAFib Ablation: What to Expect
A plain walk-through of catheter ablation for AFib.
- Your care team
What Is an Electrophysiologist?
The heart doctor who focuses on your heart's electrical system.
MedicationBlood Thinners and AFib: Common Questions
Straight answers about the medicine many AFib patients take every day.
Stroke riskAFib and Stroke: What Raises Your Risk
Why AFib and stroke are linked, and what you can do about it.
SymptomsIs My Irregular Heartbeat AFib?
How to tell when an odd heartbeat needs a closer look.
AFib basics5 Things to Know About AFib
The five facts FCCI wants every patient with AFib to understand.