LATITUDE Patient Brochure
Comprehensive patient education on the LATITUDE remote patient monitoring system. C7-409
Printable Document Format (465 kb)
10/29/09
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Patient Education Resources
Catalogue of patient materials for order by clinics and hospitals. Updated as of April 2009. (R-2501)
Printable Document Format (1.09 MB)
11/11/09
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CRT-D Devices: Helping People with Heart Conditions Feel Better, Live Better
Explains CRT-D technology, preparing for an implant and living with a CRT-D device; contains two patient stories and provides a list of online resources for patients to help them make a decision about therapy options. C9-038
Printable Document Format (748 kb)
10/29/09
1
What you need to know about EMI
Explains electromagnetic interference (EMI) and potential effects on implanted devices. C9-048
Printable Document Format (202 kb)
10/29/09
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History of ICDs
Poster displaying the history of BSC ICDs; vertical on one side, horizontal on the other, 24" x 36". C9-098. Download Vertical PDF
Printable Document Format (4.27 MB)
10/29/09
3
Answering Your Questions About the Electrophysiology Study
Answers common questions about cardiac arrhythmias, the EP study and the patient experience. C9-196
Printable Document Format (721 kb)
10/29/09
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Pacemaker Therapy Overview
Anatomical illustration of a pacemaker implanted device in the body. C9-073
Printable Document Format (542 kb)
10/29/09
0
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
Presentation discussing risk factors for CVD. C9-104
Powerpoint - Zip File (6.5 MB)
10/29/09
1
FAQ - Living with a Device
Presentation discussing questions patients typically have after device implant. C9-109
Powerpoint - Zip File (2.9 MB)
10/29/09
0
Women and Heart Disease
Presentation discussing statistics and top 10 tactics for women with heart disease. C9-118
Powerpoint - Zip File (4.15 MB)
10/29/09
0
Pacemaker Devices: Helping People with Heart Conditions Feel Better, Live Better
Explains pacemaker technology, preparing for an implant and living with an pacemaker contains two patient stories and provides a list of online resources for patients to help them make a decision about therapy options. CRM9R-1080
Printable Document Format (464 kb)
10/29/09
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Understanding Heart Failure
Explains heart failure and its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. C9-046
Printable Document Format (477 kb)
11/04/09
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Understanding Atrial Fibrillation
Answers common questions about atrial fibrillation and how it can be treated. CRM9-1726
Printable Document Format (1.02 MB)
11/04/09
1
Making More Possible. Every Day
Presents the Boston Scientific-CRM commitment to quality and innovation, and helping to improve and extend lives. C9-126
Printable Document Format (1 MB)
10/28/09
10
Lifebeat Fall 2009
Newsletter dedicated to helping people with a cardiac device live full and active lives; metabolic syndrome, ICD patient stories, NYHA class, what is a clinical trial, CARE, spec sheets online. CRM9-1663
Printable Document Format (624kb)
10/28/09
4
Important Information for Heart Attack Survivors
Information for heart attack survivors who, if they have a low ejection fraction, could be at risk for SCD. C4-263
Printable Document Format (282kb)
10/28/09
1
Important Information for People with Heart Failure
Information for heart failure patients who, if they have a low ejection fraction, could be at risk for SCD. C4-287
Printable Document Format (253kb)
10/28/09
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Why consider ICD therapy?
Highlights SCA risk and how ICDs reliably treat SCA. C4-315
Brochure
10/29/09
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ICD Devices: Helping People with Heart Conditions Feel Better, Live Better
Explains ICD technology, preparing for an implant and living with an ICD; contains two patient stories and provides a list of online resources for patients to help them make a decision about therapy options. C9-037
Printable Document Format (763 kb)
10/29/09
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Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Overview
Anatomical illustration of a CRT-D implanted device in the body (notepad). C9-071
Printable Document Format (123 kb)
10/29/09
1
FAQ: Living with an Implanted Device
Answers commonly asked questions about recovery and follow-up, lifestyle, device operation and how to find more information. C9-049
Printable Document Format (347 kb)
10/29/09
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FAQ: Device Replacement
Answers commonly asked questions about device replacement, including battery depletion, replacement device options, reuse of leads and questions to ask the doctor. C9-102
Printable Document Format (419 kb)
10/29/09
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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Therapy Overview
Anatomical illustration of a ICD implanted device in the body. C9-072
Printable Document Format (558 kb)
10/29/09
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History of ICDs
Poster displaying the history of BSC ICDs; vertical on one side, horizontal on the other, 24" x 36". C9-098. Download horizontal PDF.
Printable Document Format (4.5 MB)
10/29/09
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Stages of Heart Failure
Poster for teaching a patient about heart failure stages and treatment options. C9-116
Printable Document Format (7.9 MB)
10/29/09
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ICD Implantation
Poster for teaching a patient about the components of an implanted ICD system. C9-121
Printable Document Format (254 kb)
10/29/09
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Heart Conduction System
Heart anatomy and conduction system for explaining patient conditions and treatment. (50 sheets/pad) C9-043
Printable Document Format (84 kb)
10/29/09
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Heart Basics Overview
Presentation discussing basic heart conduction and arrhythmias, with movies and quiz. C9-106
Powerpoint - Zip File (12.1 MB)
10/29/09
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Understanding Arrhythmias
Answers questions about cardiac arrhythmias, catheter ablation and the EP study. EPT-10479
Printable Document Format (1.53 MB)
10/22/09
1
Heart Failure Overview
Presentation discussing heart failure, with movie and quiz. C9-107
Powerpoint - Zip File (4.8 MB)
10/29/09
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How an ICD Works
Presentation discussing how an ICD works, including elements of device therapy and tactics for patients post implant. C9-110
Powerpoint - Zip File (62 MB)
10/29/09
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Remote Monitoring
Presentation discussing remote device monitoring. C9-114
Powerpoint - Zip File (6.85 MB)
10/29/09
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Facilitator Guide
Facilitator guide to help clinicians working with groups of device patients. C9-108
Printable Document Format (452 kb)
10/29/09
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Device Therapy Easel Presentation
Presentation of the Device Therapy Easel. C9-068
Powerpoint (3.3 MB)
10/29/09
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Close The Gap Resource List
Complete list of Women & Minority Heart Health Resources. CRM9R-1381
Printable Document Format (599 kb)
10/29/09
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Black Americans and CVD-Adult
Educational presentation for AHP/lay audiences regarding cardiovascular disease in Black Americans. CRM9R-1420-0709
PowerPoint Presentation (zip file) 10.4 MB
01/07/10
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Heart Disease in America
Educational presentation for lay audience regarding cardiovascular disease in America and risk factors based on gender and ethnicity. C9-127-0609
PowerPoint Presentation (zip file) 8.38 MB
01/07/10
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Cardiovascular Disease in Hispanic Americans - Spanish
Facts and risk factors for Latino Americans with tips for taking charge of heart health- in Spanish. M0-519-1007
Brochure PDF (324 KB)
01/07/10
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LATITUDE Patient Management system
Video for patients that describes how the LATITUDE communicator works. (You will need to have your audio/speakers enabled)
Windows Media Viewer Video file (WMV) 9.25MB
01/28/10
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Close the Gap Overview
Boston Scientific Close the Gap program overview, objectives, how to get involved. CRM9-1912
Brochure PDF (512 kb)
02/18/10
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What South Asian Americans need to know about heart disease
Facts and risk factors for South Asian Americans with tips for taking charge of heart health. CRM9-2191
Brochure PDF (512 kb)
02/18/10
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Latino American for community
Educational presentation for lay audience regarding cardiovascular disease in Latino Americans. CRM9-1420-0909
PowerPoint Presentation (zip file) 8.22 MB
01/07/10
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SCA and Athletes for Community presentations
Educational presentation for AHP audiences regarding SCD in athletes.
PowerPoint Presentation (zip file) 4.14 MB
01/07/10
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What women need to know about heart disease
Facts, symptoms, risk factors and resources for women regarding cardiac and vascular disease. CRM9-1571
Printable Document Format (365 kb)
11/04/09
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What Black Americans need to know about heart disease
Facts and risk factors for black Americans with tips for taking charge of heart health. CRM9R-1079
Printable Document Format (365 kb)
11/04/09
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What Latino Americans need to know about heart disease
Facts and risk factors for Latino Americans with tips for taking charge of heart health-English. M0-519-1007
Printable Document Format (363 kb)
11/04/09
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What Asian Americans need to know about heart disease
Highlights facts and risk factors for Asian Americans with tips for taking charge of heart health. R-2295-0609
Printable Document Format (336 kb)
11/04/09
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Patient Services
Outlines patient services groups including Technical Patient Support and Medical Records with toll-free numbers for patients. C9-064
Printable Document Format (134 kb)
10/29/09
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Card
Close the Gap pocket card that illustrates the odds of surviving SCA. C9-097
Printable Document Format (184 kb)
10/29/09
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EMI Overview
Presentation about what patients need to know about EMI, based on EMI brochure. C9-105
Powerpoint - Zip File (3.6 MB)
10/29/09
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