Cardiovascular Disease resources

43 printable resources for Cardiovascular Disease: patient and caregiver education handouts, therapy materials, clinical references and evaluation tools for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Written and reviewed by practicing clinicians, ready to print, and included in a Therapy Insights membership.

Handout

What Is Atrial Fibrillation

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
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Do you have patients that have atrial fibrillation? This document provides an easy to understand explanation of the condition and what to expect.
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Handout

Cycle of Inactivity

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
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This piece describes the cycle of inactivity and provides a visual illustration.
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Therapy Activity

Reading a Nutritional Label

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
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This therapy material works on cognition and mathematical skills, as well as health management via reading a nutritional label.
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Clinical Reference

Figure-of-Eight Measurement

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
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This will assist clinicians in properly performing figure-of-eight measurement to assess foot and/or ankle edema.
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Therapy Activity

Seasons Themed Exercise Pack

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
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This therapy material can be used for group exercise, and mobility, with cognition breaks. It’s designed in four seasonal themes to add a fun twist!
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Therapy Activity

Functional Standing Tolerance Activities

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
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Target standing tolerance through functional tasks using this resource as a guide.
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Clinical Reference

Edema

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
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Use this as a quick reference when you need to sort out what type of edema you’re seeing and how to measure it consistently. It supports more intentional tracking and helps connect what you’re observing to the right intervention approach.
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Handout

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPCancerCardiovascular Disease
This handout details the condition of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), including the risks, symptoms, prevention, and how to respond in the case of a DVT.
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Handout

What Is Lymphedema?

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTCardiovascular Disease
Most healthcare professionals have a great understanding of the body’s various systems. However, the lymph system is less understood and talked about less than many of the body’s other systems. This document is meant to educate your patients who may not understand the lymphatic system.
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How to Reverse Insulin Resistance for Long-Term Weight Loss and Disease Prevention

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This presentation explains how to reverse insulin resistance naturally with sustainable lifestyle changes. Topics discussed include: A detailed discussion of macronutrients including different types of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats; how to use time-restricted feeding to lower insulin; the best types of exercise to lower insulin; a discussion of sleep, stress, and toxins as they relate […]
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