Information Booklets
Atrial Fibrillation Association produces a range of Patient Information booklets, AF Checklists and pamphlets for Medical Professionals. All materials published have been approved by an AF medical executive committee (AFA MAC) and endorsed by the Department of Health.
Individual booklets, checklists and pamphlets are available free of charge, please refer to the Publications List for bulk orders.
Atrial Fibrillation Checklist
A checklist intended to help a patient collate his/her full information, medical history and questions the patient may have, when attending an appointment with a cardiologist or electrophysiologist.
Atrial Fibrillation Patient Information
A booklet explaining what Atrial Fibrillation is, some of the possible causes and triggers for AF attacks and guidance on how to manage AF.
Atrial Fibrillation, Drug Information
An information booklet which categorises the range of drugs used to treat Atrial Fibrillation and explains how each type of drug works to try to combat AF or its’ symptoms.
Atrial Flutter, Patient Information
A booklet explaining what Atrial Flutter is, some of the possible causes and triggers for AF attacks and guidance on how to treat Atrial Flutter.
Blood Thinning In Atrial Fibrillation
Many patients diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation need to have their blood thinned to reduce the risk of stroke. This information booklets explains the range of blood thinning medication available, how each type works, associated risks and how to assess your own personal risk score.
Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
This booklet is intended for use by people who have had or are about to have a catheter ablation for Atrial Fibrillation. The information within this booklet comes from research and previous patients’ experiences.
Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation
A booklet explaining cardioversion, who should be considered for it, tests, preparing for the procedure and what happens afterwards.
Living with AF: Relationships
A booklet discussing physical relationships: a diagnosis of AF can be a dramatic event and often comes as a shock and can cause changes in how we think and behave
Patient and Primary Care Checklist
This document is designed to help newly diagnosed patients or those suspected of having Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter, understand the condition and feel at ease with the tests and treatments you may be offered.
The Heart, The Pulse and The Electrocardiograph
An information booklet which helps to make sense of these three key points!