The Intersection of Heart Failure and AFib

Living with Heart Failure

A Message from Rebecca Mountain DNP, RN

Happy Holidays from your heart failure team! We wish you good times with family and friends. Even the busy happy times can be stressful and make it challenging to stick to self-care routines. Take time for yourself, listen to your body, and get extra rest when you feel tired.

Looking ahead to 2023, if you’ve never attended a Heart Failure support group, we invite you to contribute to a discussion on living with heart failure.

Questions and Feedback

Support Group Update

Support Group is a great way to increase your knowledge and get support from others living

with heart failure.

Thursday, December 8th 2pm-3pm

Topic: Afib Center: What Does It Mean?

Presenters: Monica Pammer, PA-C and Todd Mazur PA-C, MCPAS

Thursday, January 12th 2pm-3pm

Topic: Patient Perspectives: A Discussion On Living with Heart Failure

Presenter: Rebecca Mountain DNP, RN and Becky Lavin BSN, RN

Looking for more ways to learn about heart disease?

Explore other CCH virtual cardiac support groups.

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

Why Atrial Fibrillation (AF or AFib) Matters

Did you know Afib can lead to a stroke or heart failure?

Learn More Here

Dangers, Risk Factors, and Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

Watch this animated video of what the heart looks like in a regular rhythm vs atrial fibrillation.

Watch Here.>>

Treatment Options of Atrial Fibrillation

This short video and downloadable treatment guide will help you engage in your Afib treatment.

View Here

Atrial Fibrillation Medications

When it comes to Afib, medications can be a commitment for life and health!

Chester County Hospital Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Chester County Hospital has been awarded an "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2022. In Pennsylvania, only 53 hospitals received an A grade. This national distinction recognizes Chester County Hospital's achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital and is the second "A" grade received in 2022.

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Health e-Living Blog

Chester County Hospital's Health e-Living Blog offers a regular serving of useful health and lifestyle information.

Check out topics on heart and vascular care, nutrition, stress management, and more here.

Virtual Wellness Calendar

Chester County Hospital is offering FREE Virtual Wellness Classes to support your health and wellness goals. Check out our upcoming events here.

You can also sign up for our monthly Health e-Living Email Newsletter to learn about upcoming events.

A special thank you to Becky Lavin, BSN, RN, Heart Failure Coordinator and trusted sidekick, for bringing together interesting content for these newsletters. Becky is taking requests for content and topics, and you may send them to her at Rebecca.Lavin@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.

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