Communicating Cardiac Pathology and Procedures: Patient and Medical Perspective

Abstract

Abstract This article, co-authored by a family member of a patient with atrial fibrillation and a cardiothoracic surgeon, discusses the challenges of communicating cardiac diagnoses and treatment options from both the patient and clinician perspective.

Keywords

• Ablation
• Arrhythmia
• Atrial fibrillation
• Cardiac
• Communication
• Decision-making