UpBeat's AFib Question Builder can help you prepare for your upcoming appointment(s) by generating a list of important AFib questions you may have for your heart care team
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Question Builder
Whether you have 1) been recently diagnosed with AFib, 2) have been managing your condition for some time, or 3) are a caregiver for an AFib patient, you may have some questions for your doctor... or you may not even know what questions to ask!
UpBeat is pleased to provide this interactive resource to highlight the vital roles patients and caregivers can play as part of their healthcare teams. Introducing UpBeat's AFib Question Builder tool, designed to help you prepare for upcoming medical appointments and optimize your time with your doctor.
Using the question builder tool is easy — follow these directions:
- There are four categories of pre-populated questions: General, Treatment, Medication, and Lifestyle. Tick the boxes of the questions you'd like to include in your custom downloadable PDF.
- If you have any additional questions within these four categories (e.g., "Is it okay to ride my jet ski when I'm on blood thinners?"), enter them in the Custom Questions text box, then click + to the right of the text box. You can delete custom questions at any time by clicking the - to the right of the custom question.
- There are two ways to receive your custom AFib question list. Download your questions as a PDF, or email your questions by providing your email address.
Additional AFib Resources
Have questions or suggestions?
Have Non-AFib-Related Questions?
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) offers general (non-AFib) resources to help guide your clinician/patient conversation through their Questions are the Answer initiative at AHRQ.gov.
Last updated on May 29, 2024
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