The Villages AFib Education
Patient Video Library
The Villages, Florida

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Watch these short videos before your appointment or after your procedure. They are designed to answer your most important questions.

How to use this library: Your doctor may send you a link to a specific video before your appointment. You can also browse all videos below. Each video is 5โ€“15 minutes long.

Patient Education Videos

11 videos available  ยท  4 more coming soon

Before Seeing Your Doctor for AFib Management
Before Your Visit

Before Seeing Your Doctor for AFib Management

Watch this video before your appointment to understand what to expect when discussing atrial fibrillation treatment options with your electrophysiologist.

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Before Seeing Your Doctor About the Watchman Device
Before Your Visit

Before Seeing Your Doctor About the Watchman Device

Learn what the Watchman procedure involves and what questions to bring to your consultation before your appointment.

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Recovery After AFib Ablation
Recovery

Recovery After AFib Ablation

Important instructions and what to expect during your recovery following an atrial fibrillation ablation procedure.

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Recovery After the Watchman Procedure
Recovery

Recovery After the Watchman Procedure

Step-by-step recovery instructions after your Watchman implantation, including activity restrictions and follow-up care.

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Recovery After Pacemaker or Defibrillator Implantation
Recovery

Recovery After Pacemaker or Defibrillator Implantation

What to expect and how to care for yourself after receiving a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator.

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What Is Cardioversion?
Procedures & Medications

What Is Cardioversion?

A clear explanation of cardioversion โ€” what it is, how it works, and what to expect before and after the procedure.

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What Is an AV Node Ablation?
Procedures & Medications

What Is an AV Node Ablation?

Learn how AV node ablation treats atrial fibrillation and what the procedure involves from start to finish.

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About Blood Thinners (Anticoagulants)
Procedures & Medications

About Blood Thinners (Anticoagulants)

Essential information about blood thinners prescribed for AFib โ€” how they work, why they matter, and important safety tips.

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How GoodRx Works
Procedures & Medications

How GoodRx Works

A practical guide to using GoodRx to find the most affordable prices on your heart medications at local pharmacies.

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Starting Tikosyn (Dofetilide) โ€” What You Need to Know
Procedures & Medications

Starting Tikosyn (Dofetilide) โ€” What You Need to Know

An important guide for patients being started on dofetilide (Tikosyn). Learn what to expect during your hospital stay, how to take it safely, and which medications to avoid.

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How to Use the KardiaMobile EKG Monitor
Procedures & Medications

How to Use the KardiaMobile EKG Monitor

A step-by-step guide to setting up and using the AliveCor KardiaMobile personal EKG device to monitor your heart rhythm at home.

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Before Your Visit

Introduction: What Is Atrial Fibrillation?

Coming soon โ€” an overview of AFib, its causes, symptoms, and why treatment matters.

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Before Your Visit

Introduction: What Is the Watchman Device?

Coming soon โ€” an introduction to the Watchman left atrial appendage closure device.

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Before Your Visit

Introduction: What Is an AFib Ablation?

Coming soon โ€” an overview of the catheter ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation.

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Before Your Visit

Introduction: What Is a Pacemaker?

Coming soon โ€” a beginner-friendly explanation of pacemakers and how they help the heart.