Patient guides

Plain language guides for my patients and their families. Each one covers what to do first and the reason underneath.

Heart rhythm

The most common heart rhythm problem. What raises your risk, how it is treated, and what to expect from an ablation.

The habits and conditions that drive AFib, and which to fix first.

Stroke protection, medicines, cardioversion, ablation, and surgery.

A checklist for the weeks before, the day itself, and what is normal while you heal.

What an alert means, how to record a useful ECG, and what happens next.

A racing heart when you stand up. A steady daily plan helps most people feel better.

Fluid, salt, compression, exercise, and a stand test for home.

Which supplements have real evidence, which are worth testing for, and which to skip.

How to check it at home and the changes that bring it down.

Salt, potassium, exercise, and a home reading log.

What to eat more of, what to swap, and what to limit for a healthy heart.

What to eat more of, what to swap, and what to limit.

Why sleep matters for your heart, and a plan to sleep better.

A 12 week plan that builds one habit each week.

What your watch or ring can tell you about your heart, and what to do with what it finds.

What an alert means, how to record a useful ECG, and what happens next.

Why watch ECG apps say inconclusive or unclassified, and how to record a cleaner strip.

Everyday life with an implanted heart device.

Phones, magnets, travel, driving, monitoring, and what a shock feels like.