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Heart & Vascular Institute

Patient Guides and Education

Medical conditions affecting the heart bring with them many questions for patients and their family members. The Temple Heart & Vascular Institute has created a number of disease-specific guides to help explain these conditions, their symptoms, how they are diagnosed and how they are treated.

The Watchman Device: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers

Advanced Heart Failure: A Guide for Patients and Their Families

Mitral Valve Disease: A Guide for Patients and Their Families

Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: A Guide for Patients and Their Families

Tips for Taking Care of Your Feet

Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) Educational Video

Learn about PVCs in this video
Learn all about premature ventricular contractions, or PVCs, a common heart rhythm problem with this easy-to-understand video
Learn all about premature ventricular contractions, or PVCs, a common heart rhythm problem with this easy-to-understand video

Premature ventricular contractions or PVCs are common heart rhythm problems. With PVCs the heart beats opposite its normal pattern. PVCs become more common as people get older.

In this video, Dr. Cooper will explain exactly what happens when someone is experiencing PVCs. Dr. Cooper is a cardiac electrophysiologist — a physician who deals with the electrical system that controls the heart’s rhythm.

If you're experiencing signs or symptoms of PVCs, schedule an appointment or call 800-TEMPLE-MED (800-836-7536) today.

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Educational Video

Learn about AFib in this video
Learn all about Atrial Fibrillation, or AFIb, a common heart rhythm problem with this easy-to-understand video
Learn all about Atrial Fibrillation, or AFIb, a common heart rhythm problem with this easy-to-understand video

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a common heart rhythm problem. With AFib, the heart beats differently than a normal, or sinus, rhythm. AFib becomes more common as people get older. There are also other conditions that can increase the risk of AFib, including obesity, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, thyroid problems, and alcohol use.

In this video, Dr. Cooper will explain exactly what happens when someone is experiencing AFib. Dr. Cooper is a cardiac electrophysiologist — a physician who deals with the electrical system that controls the heart’s rhythm.

If you're experiencing signs or symptoms of atrial fibrillation, schedule an appointment or call 800-TEMPLE-MED (800-836-7536) today.