Living your best atrial fibrillation life: the importance of self-care

Atrial fibrillation can be a complex and unpredictable chronic illness. Patients living with atrial fibrillation may feel out of control in their treatment journey, however, something in which all patients can actively participate in is self-care. Self-care is an essential aspect of managing atrial fibrillation but it has its challenges. While self-care is associated with improved symptom experience, reduced complications, and higher quality of life, patients require resources, support, and knowledge to build skills and confidence to engage actively in self-care.
Listen to this discussion with experts about the latest research, evidence, and experiences in atrial fibrillation self-care.

Panel Experts
Dr. Kevin Pistawka, MD Cardiologist, Medical Director
Central Okanagan Association for Cardiac Health
Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Dr. Ryan Wilson, PhD, RN Assistant Professor of Teaching
School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Development, University of British Columbia Okanagan

Dr. Peter Loewen, PharmD Associate Professor
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UBC Vancouver
Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation, Vancouver, Canada;

Sheryl Sargent, Patient Perspective

A Cafe Scientifique
Hosted by the School of Nursing, University of British Columbia Okanagan

co-supported by the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, UBC Okanagan

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This is so well done, more people need more to hear this panel. 👍🏼