Patient Education
Plain-language handouts you can share with patients and families — what each condition means, how to manage it day to day, and the warning signs that mean call the office or 911.
Each handout lives inside its topic hub. Tap a condition to jump straight to the patient-facing section.
Heart Failure
What heart failure means, daily weights and salt, your medicines, and warning signs to call about.
Chest Pain & ACS
What different kinds of chest pain can mean, and when chest pain is an emergency — call 911.
Atrial Fibrillation
Living with an irregular heartbeat: blood thinners, stroke protection, and symptoms to report.
Hypertension
Understanding your blood pressure numbers, checking at home, and how your medicines help.
Hyperlipidemia
What your cholesterol results mean and how statins and other medicines protect your heart.
Syncope
Fainting and near-fainting: common causes, staying safe, and when it needs urgent attention.
Palpitations
Heart flutters, skipped beats, and racing: what’s usually harmless and what to tell your care team.
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Leg pain from poor circulation: walking programs, protecting your feet, and warning signs.
Venous Insufficiency
Leg swelling and varicose veins: compression stockings, skin care, and treatment options.
Device Management
Living with a pacemaker or defibrillator: activity, phones and magnets, checkups, and when to call.
For patients: these materials are general education, not medical advice for your specific situation. Always follow your own care team’s instructions, and call 911 for an emergency.