Available Patient Decision Aids
ICD
An ICD is a small device that is placed under the skin of the chest. An ICD is designed to prevent an at-risk person from dying suddenly from a dangerous heart rhythm.
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy with Defibrillation (CRT-D)
A CRT-D is a small device that combines cardiac
resynchronization therapy with defibrillation. It is placed under the skin of the chest.
Replacement of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)
For patients that already have an ICD and are considering replacement.
LVAD
An LVAD is a mechanical device that helps your heart do its job of pumping blood. The LVAD is attached to your heart during major surgery.
LVAD Caregiver Support Resources
This page gives you real-time access to resources designed specifically for caregivers like you!
Heart Failure Medications (EPIC-HF)
Understanding your heart failure medications better and use this interactive checklist to track your heart failure medications easier!
Life Support Covid-19
A decision aid for patients considering life support at a time of COVID-19.
Colon Cancer Screening
A decision aid for patients considering a colon cancer screening.
Hospice
A decision aid for patients that are considering hospice care.
Atrial Fibrillation: Stroke Prevention
Use these decision aids to help decide between no treatment, treatment with blood thinners (warfarin or DOACs) or a left atrial appendage closure device.
Treatment options for Aortic Stenosis
This decision aid can help you understand your condition and learn about your options. You, your family, and your clinicians can begin to talk about what decision is best for you.
Heart Failure Medications (ARNI)
This four-page decision aid can help you better understand your options. Then decide with your doctor, your family and a member of your care team what treatment is right for you.
Supporting Evidence
Here is a document outlining all evidence for practice decision aids, to help you in your decision.