Afib Strategy Session
If You're Facing an Important AFib Decision—But You're No Longer Sure What the Right Next Step Is—You're in the Right Place.
You've watched videos.
You've searched online.
You've met with cardiologists.
You've probably received more than one recommendation.
And yet, despite all that effort, you may still be asking yourself one simple question:
“What should I do next?”
Maybe you've already received different recommendations from different physicians.
Maybe you're trying to decide whether an ablation is truly the right next step.
Maybe you've already undergone an ablation and are wondering why it didn't produce the result you hoped for.
Maybe you're trying to decide whether a blood thinner is truly necessary.
Or maybe you're simply looking for someone to help you understand how all the pieces of your situation fit together before you make another important decision.
If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.
One of the biggest misconceptions about AFib is that patients who still feel uncertain simply need more information.
In my experience, that's usually not the problem.
Most patients who come here have already worked incredibly hard to understand their condition.
The problem usually isn't a lack of information.
It's understanding how all of that information fits together—and which parts actually matter for your particular situation.
That's what an AFib Strategy Session is designed to provide.
Rather than giving you more information, it helps you organize everything you already know, understand how the pieces fit together, apply that understanding to your own medical history, and see why one path may make more sense than another.
An AFib Strategy Session may be right for you if you are:
- Receiving different recommendations from different physicians
- Wondering whether an ablation is truly the right next step
- Trying to understand why a previous treatment didn't work
- Unsure about anticoagulation or stroke prevention
- Looking for greater confidence before making an important decision
- Wanting someone to review your history as a whole—not just today's office visit
Submitting a request does not commit you to scheduling. You'll first speak briefly with our Patient Guidance Team to determine whether a Strategy Session is the right fit for your situation.
Not every patient needs a Strategy Session—and if another educational resource would serve you better, we'll tell you.
What happens after you submit your request?
1. Submit Request → 2. Patient Guidance Team → 3. Dr. Lee Reviews Records → 4. Receive Recommendation → 5. Schedule (If You Decide to Proceed)
Before You Decide, Please Watch This Short Video
In just a few minutes, you'll learn:
- Who an AFib Strategy Session is designed for
- When it can be especially valuable
- How it differs from a traditional office visit
- Whether another educational resource may be a better place to begin
Sometimes just a few minutes is enough to know whether an AFib Strategy Session is the right next step—or whether another educational resource would serve you better first.
Why Do So Many AFib Patients Still Feel Uncertain?
After taking care of patients with atrial fibrillation for more than 20 years, I've noticed something surprising.
The patients who feel the most overwhelmed usually aren't the ones who know the least.
They're often the ones who've worked the hardest to learn.
They've read articles.
They've watched YouTube videos.
They've joined Facebook groups.
They've spoken with multiple physicians.
They've researched medications.
They've compared procedures.
They've tried to become experts in their own condition.
Yet many still don't feel confident making an important decision.
Why?
Because good medical decisions rarely come from collecting more information.
They come from understanding how that information fits together—and how it applies to your own situation.
One physician recommends medication.
Another recommends an ablation.
Another recommends waiting.
Each recommendation may be reasonable.
The difficult part isn't finding information.
It's recognizing why those recommendations differ—and which recommendation best fits your own medical history, symptoms, goals, and priorities.
That's where many patients become stuck.
Not because they're incapable of understanding.
Not because their physicians are necessarily wrong.
But because no one has helped them organize all the pieces into one clear picture.
Once that picture becomes clear, the decision often becomes much clearer as well.
That's exactly what an AFib Strategy Session is designed to help you accomplish.
If uncertainty is the problem, the obvious next question becomes...
How is an AFib Strategy Session different from the conversations you've probably already had?
What Makes an AFib Strategy Session Different?
An AFib Strategy Session isn't designed to replace your cardiologist.
It isn't intended to become your ongoing medical care.
And it isn't simply another medical opinion.
Its purpose is much more specific.
It's designed to help you understand your own situation more clearly so you can make important treatment decisions with confidence rooted in understanding—not uncertainty.
Before we ever meet, I personally review your medical records.
That preparation allows us to spend our time discussing what your history means rather than simply collecting it.
Together, we may explore questions such as:
- Where am I in my AFib journey?
- Why have different physicians recommended different treatments?
- What realistic treatment options do I have?
- What are the benefits and tradeoffs of each option?
- How do my symptoms, medical history, and personal goals influence those decisions?
- Given everything we know about my situation, what approach appears to make the most sense—and why?
Notice that the goal isn't simply for me to tell you what I would recommend.
The goal is for you to understand the reasoning well enough that your decision becomes your own.
When patients understand the reasoning behind a recommendation, they often discover that what once felt like a confusing decision now feels much more straightforward.
One of the most common things patients tell me after a Strategy Session is:
"Now I understand."
or
"Now it finally makes sense."
Many describe it as the first time they've seen how all the pieces of their AFib fit together. That's exactly what these sessions are designed to accomplish.
So what will you actually leave with?
You Will Leave With
- A clearer understanding of your AFib stage and progression
- A structured interpretation of your prior treatments
- Greater clarity about why one treatment option may make more sense than another
- A practical plan for your next steps
- A framework for discussing your care more confidently with your own physicians
This session is designed to provide clarity—not simply more information.
Is an AFib Strategy Session Right for You?
This session may be a good fit if you're thinking things like:
- "I've received different recommendations and don't know which one makes the most sense."
- "Someone recommended an ablation, but I still don't understand why."
- "I've already had an ablation, and now I'm wondering what comes next."
- "I've spent hours researching AFib but still don't feel confident."
- "I want someone to review my history as a whole—not just today's office visit."
- "I want to understand the reasoning behind the recommendation, not simply receive another opinion."
It may not be the best fit if:
- You're looking for emergency or urgent medical care.
- You primarily need routine follow-up or ongoing medication management.
- You're hoping for a brief second opinion without an in-depth review of your medical history.
- You're just beginning to learn about AFib and would benefit from building a stronger educational foundation first.
Our goal isn't to place every patient into a Strategy Session.
Our goal is to help every patient find the educational resource that best matches where they are in their AFib journey.
If you're still unsure whether a Strategy Session is the right fit, that's perfectly okay.
Our Patient Guidance Team can answer your questions and help you decide whether this—or another educational resource—is the best next step for your situation.
Not Quite Ready for a Strategy Session?
Some patients aren't yet trying to answer,
"What should I do?"
They're still trying to answer,
"How does AFib actually work?"
If that's where you are today, The AFib Clarity Program™ may be a better place to begin.
The program is designed to help you understand:
- How AFib progresses
- Why different treatments exist
- How experienced electrophysiologists think about treatment decisions
- How to organize the many pieces of AFib into one clear picture
Many patients complete the AFib Clarity Program™ first and later schedule a Strategy Session when they're ready to apply what they’ve learned to their own medical history.
If you later schedule a Comprehensive or Complex AFib Strategy Session, up to $500 of your course investment may be applied toward your Strategy Session.
If you decide that a Strategy Session is the right next step, here's exactly what you can expect.
What Happens After You Submit Your Request?
We've intentionally made the process straightforward.
Step 1 — Submit Your Request
Complete the brief online form.
This doesn't commit you to scheduling a Strategy Session.
It simply lets our Patient Guidance Team know you'd like help determining whether a Strategy Session is the right next step.
Step 2 — Speak With Our Patient Guidance Team
A member of our team will contact you to:
- Answer your questions
- Explain how the process works
- Discuss the educational resources available through the AFib Education Center
- Help determine whether a Strategy Session is the best fit for your situation—or whether another educational resource would serve you better first.
If another educational resource would serve you better first, we'll tell you. Our goal is to help you find the educational resource that best matches where you are in your AFib journey.
Step 3 — Submit the Records Relevant to Your Situation
If you decide to move forward, our Patient Guidance Team will send you clear instructions explaining which medical records are needed for your individual case and how to submit them securely.
Step 4 — Dr. Lee Personally Reviews Your Records
Every patient's history is different. Some cases require only a brief review, while others involve extensive preparation. That's why Dr. Lee personally reviews every patient's records before recommending the Strategy Session that best matches the complexity of your situation.
Step 5 — Receive Your Recommendation
After reviewing your records, Dr. Lee will recommend the Strategy Session that allows enough preparation and discussion time for your specific situation.
You'll receive:
- The recommended session
- Pricing
- A secure payment link
- Available scheduling options
Only then is your session scheduled.
This process helps ensure every patient receives the depth of preparation and discussion their situation deserves.
How Is an AFib Strategy Session Different From a Traditional Office Visit?
Although both involve meeting with Dr. Lee, they're designed to accomplish very different goals.
| Traditional Office Visit | AFib Strategy Session |
|---|---|
| Focused on diagnosing and treating medical problems | Focused on helping you make an important treatment decision |
| Evaluates today’s symptoms and concerns | Looks at your entire AFib journey |
| May prescribe medications and order testing | Explains the reasoning behind your treatment options |
| Designed for ongoing clinical care | Designed for education and decision support |
| Limited preparation before the visit | Extensive physician review of your records beforehand |
A traditional office visit is naturally focused on questions such as:
"What should we do today?"
An AFib Strategy Session asks a different question:
"Given everything we know about your medical history, where are you now, what realistic options do you have, and why might one path make more sense than another?"
Many patients tell us they return to their own cardiologist or electrophysiologist with a much clearer understanding, which often gives them greater confidence when discussing those options with their own physicians.
The Strategy Session is designed to complement your ongoing medical care—not replace it.
Why Patients Seek Dr. Lee’s Perspective
Most patients don't come here because they couldn't find information.
They come because information alone didn't solve their problem.
Most patients aren't looking for another opinion. They're trying to understand the opinions they've already received. Once they understand the reasoning behind those recommendations, many discover that the decision itself becomes much clearer.
They often say things like:
"I feel like I have all the puzzle pieces, but I still can't see the picture."
"Every doctor explained one part, but nobody helped me understand how everything fits together."
"The more opinions I've received, the harder the decision has become.”
"I understand what each doctor is recommending. I just don't understand why they're recommending different things.”
Those conversations are what inspired the AFib Education Center.
For more than two decades, Dr. Lee has cared for patients with atrial fibrillation while teaching them not only what their options are, but why one option may make more sense than another.
That distinction matters.
When patients understand the reasoning behind a recommendation, they often become:
- Less overwhelmed
- Less anxious
- Better prepared to participate in decisions about their own care
- More confident
Whether you ultimately continue with your own physician, pursue treatment elsewhere, or decide not to change anything at all, Dr. Lee's goal remains the same:
To help you evaluate your options thoughtfully, understand the reasoning behind them, and move forward with confidence.
By now, you should have a much clearer sense of what an AFib Strategy Session is—and what it isn't.
If you think this kind of personalized guidance could help you move forward, we'd be happy to help you determine whether it's the right fit for your situation.
Which Strategy Session Is Right for You?
One of the most common questions we hear is:
“Which Strategy Session should I choose?”
The answer is simple.
You don't have to.
Every patient is different, and the amount of preparation and discussion time needed isn't always obvious from a diagnosis alone.
Some patients have extensive medical records, previous ablations, or multiple treatment decisions to work through. Others may have a less complicated medical history but need more time to understand their options, ask questions, and think through the reasoning behind an important decision.
Rather than asking you to guess which session is appropriate, Dr. Lee first reviews the records relevant to your situation.
Only then does he recommend the Strategy Session that provides the preparation and discussion time your situation is likely to require.
That recommendation isn't based on selling a larger service.
It's based on making sure you have enough time to understand your situation, work through your options, and get the clarity you came for.
- Focused AFib Strategy Session — $1000
Approximately 60 minutes
Designed for:
Patients whose situation can usually be thoroughly reviewed and discussed within a focused 60-minute Strategy Session.
Common situations include:
- Recently diagnosed AFib
- Deciding whether an ablation is appropriate
- Looking for clarity about treatment recommendations
- Seeking confidence before making an important decision
Includes:
- Up to 20 minutes of physician record review
- 60-minute live Strategy Session
- Clear assessment of your situation
- Discussion of your options
- Practical recommendations for next steps
- Comprehensive AFib Strategy Session — $1500
This is the session most patients ultimately receive.
Approximately 90 minutes
Designed for:
Patients whose situation is likely to require additional physician preparation and more time to work through their AFib history, treatment options, questions, and the reasoning behind an important decision.
Common situations include:
- Persistent AFib
- Longstanding persistent AFib
- Previous catheter ablation
- Multiple antiarrhythmic medications
- Conflicting physician recommendations
- More complex treatment decisions
Includes:
- Up to 45 minutes of physician record review
- 90-minute live Strategy Session
- Comprehensive review of your AFib history
- Personalized written Strategy Summary
- One post-session clarification message within seven days
- Complex AFib Strategy Intensive — $2300
Approximately 2 hours
Designed for:
Patients whose situation requires extensive physician preparation, record review, and discussion because of a particularly involved treatment or procedural history.
Common situations include:
- Multiple previous ablations
- Extensive procedural history
- Large volumes of outside medical records
- Multiple competing treatment decisions
- Highly complex clinical situations
Includes:
- Extensive physician record review
- Two-hour Strategy Session
- Personalized written Strategy Summary
- Individualized treatment strategy framework
- Follow-Up Strategy Session — $450
Approximately 30 minutes
Designed for:
Patients who have already completed an AFib Strategy Session and later develop new questions after additional testing, another physician consultation, or a treatment decision.
Common situations include:
- Have completed a previous AFib Strategy Session
- Have received new test results
- Have met with another physician and want help understanding new recommendations
- Would like to discuss questions that arose after making a treatment decision
- Need guidance applying new information to their existing Strategy Plan
Includes:
- 30-minute Follow-Up Strategy Session
- Review of relevant new information submitted before the session
- Discussion of how new developments affect your overall strategy
- Practical recommendations for next steps
Why Isn't an AFib Strategy Session Billed Through Insurance?
This is one of the questions we're asked most often.
The answer is quite simple.
An AFib Strategy Session is not designed to function as a traditional insurance-based office visit.
Instead, it's a dedicated educational and decision-support service for patients facing important treatment decisions.
Before your session, Dr. Lee personally reviews your medical records and prepares specifically for your situation. The discussion itself is focused on helping you understand your history, evaluate your options, and think through the reasoning behind different treatment approaches.
For Comprehensive and Complex Strategy Sessions, you'll also receive a personalized written Strategy Summary that you can refer to afterward and share with your treating physicians.
Because this service involves individualized physician preparation, extensive record review, and in-depth decision support rather than ongoing clinical care, it is offered on an out-of-pocket basis.
The investment isn't simply for time.
It's for the preparation, physician analysis, and individualized guidance that help you understand the reasoning behind one of the most important decisions in your AFib journey, so you can move forward with greater confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I schedule a Strategy Session if I live near Dr. Lee?
Yes.
Some local patients choose a Strategy Session instead of a traditional office visit because they're looking for something different.
A traditional insurance-based office visit is designed to evaluate symptoms, prescribe medications, order testing, and provide ongoing medical care.
A Strategy Session is designed to help you understand your medical history, evaluate your treatment options, and think through an important decision in greater depth.
If you're unsure which type of appointment is more appropriate for your situation, our Patient Guidance Team will be happy to help.
Are Strategy Sessions conducted remotely?
Yes.
Strategy Sessions are typically conducted using secure video conferencing, allowing patients throughout the United States and around the world to participate from home.
Will Dr. Lee become my electrophysiologist?
No.
The purpose of a Strategy Session is educational.
Your ongoing medical care—including prescriptions, testing, procedures, and follow-up—remains with your treating physicians unless separate arrangements are made in the future.
Will Dr. Lee simply tell me what to do?
The goal is actually something more valuable.
Rather than simply telling you what he would recommend, Dr. Lee wants you to understand why one approach may make more sense than another in your particular situation.
When patients understand the reasoning behind a recommendation, they are usually much more confident discussing those options with their own physicians and making decisions that fit their goals and values.
Do I need to submit medical records?
Yes.
Reviewing the records most relevant to your situation allows Dr. Lee to understand your history before the Strategy Session and makes your discussion far more focused and productive.
If you decide to move forward, our Patient Guidance Team will explain exactly which records are needed and how to submit them securely.
How soon can I schedule?
Scheduling depends on several factors, including:
- The complexity of your case
- How quickly your records are received
- Current scheduling availability
Our Patient Guidance Team will discuss expected timelines with you after your request is submitted.
What if I'm still not sure whether a Strategy Session is right for me?
That's completely understandable.
You don't have to make that decision alone.
Our Patient Guidance Team is here to answer your questions, explain the process, and help determine whether a Strategy Session, the AFib Clarity Program™, or another educational resource is the best fit for where you are today.
If you've read this far, you've probably recognized something that's true for many people living with AFib: finding information is rarely the hardest part. Applying that information to your own situation is.
Whether you ultimately request a Strategy Session or choose another educational resource, I hope this page has helped you better understand why these sessions exist and how they may fit into your own AFib journey. And if you believe this kind of personalized guidance could help you move forward, we'd be honored to help you determine whether a Strategy Session is the right next step.
Submitting a request simply begins the conversation.
Our Patient Guidance Team will help determine whether a Strategy Session—or another educational resource—is the best fit for where you are today.
Questions?
If you'd prefer to speak with someone before submitting a request, we're happy to help.
About Dr. Scott Lee
Dr. Scott Lee is a Stanford-trained, board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist with more than 20 years of experience treating and educating patients with atrial fibrillation.
Through the AFib Education Center, he helps patients better understand their condition, evaluate their options, and make more confident treatment decisions.
His goal is to help patients evaluate those options thoughtfully and make confident decisions based on clarity rather than uncertainty.