Q1: Charles is happy to use the AF App you have recommended but is struggling to access it and has asked you to help him during his appointment.
Offer to show Charles how the app works during the appointment. If it is accessible for Charles, provide the information in an alternative format.
I would also get Charles to attempt using the app in my presence before he leaves to just make sure he is ok using it.
Q2: Charles is keen to return to riding his bike but is unsure when or if he can do this now.
Advise Charles talks to the medical team and the senior nurses before undertaking this so that it is progressed and done at the right time.
This is because he need to take extra care due to the medication that he is on such as Rivaroxaban to avoid any bleeding or bruising in case of an incident or injury. Also further investigations need to be done to identify what is causing him to have be breathless and dizzy.
Q3. Charles is concerned about his risk of stroke in the future. He asks you about the signs of a stroke.
Direct Charles to the following advice, Face – does your face look different on one side? Arms – can you raise your arms? Speech – is your speech slurred or different? Time to act – call 999, get help. I would also give him any literature that can give him more detail on stroke for him to further read when he gone home.
