Anticoagulation & Stroke Prevention
This article explores the importance of accurate, complete, and standardized clinical data as the foundation of successful quality improvement initiatives. Highlights how strong data integrity supports reliable performance measurement, benchmarking,…
This article explores quality improvement initiatives that enhance the safety and efficiency of electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation. Discusses standardized protocols, coordinated care processes, and workflow improvements that support better…
This article reviews quality improvement strategies designed to optimize the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation. Highlights evidence-based approaches that improve adherence to clinical guidance, reduce variation in care, and…
This article introduces the EP News: Quality Improvement and Outcomes series and outlines the growing role of quality improvement in electrophysiology. It reviews early initiatives focused on anticoagulation, atrial fibrillation…
Kapoor et al (J Am Heart Assoc 2018;7:e009946, PMID 30371161) conducted a prospective quality improvement initiative to assess whether use of an electronic medical record–based intervention could improve use of…
This resource outlines standardized workflows and smartphrase guidance for managing cardiac device alerts, including atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, ICD therapies, lead issues, and battery status. It supports consistent, efficient alert…
The Atrial Fibrillation Quality Improvement (AF QI) Framework on CardiQ.org is designed to help healthcare professionals close gaps in AFib treatment through quality improvement. Developed by the Heart Rhythm Society…
The AFib Quality Improvement Framework (AFQIF) video introduces a comprehensive approach to improving atrial fibrillation (AFib) care. Despite AFib being the most common arrhythmia, it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated, resulting…
The document provides a heparin dosing nomogram for use in an Electrophysiology (EP) Lab, specifying dosage protocols based on activated clotting time (ACT) and patient weight. It includes instructions for…