Modifiable Risk Factors
While the new guidelines provide excellent lifestyle changes (backed by evidence) for mitigation of atrial fibrillation, in clinic visits practitioners are often rushed for time, patients can feel scolded instead…
Read MoreModifiable Risk Factors: The National Academies Roundtable on Obesity Solutions hosted a public workshop series in April and June 2023 that explored the current science on measures of body composition and body fat distribution. Discussions focused on the strengths and limitations, and clinical and anthropological perspectives of body mass index (BMI) as a measure of adiposity and health. Presentations also shed light on the connection between misinformation and bias and stigma, as well as challenged current communication strategies to improve messaging about obesity.
Read MoreAF Agile Pathway – Ambulatory
Read MoreChecklists: Self-evaluation tool for patients to use in their management of diagnosed AFib. Includes additional resources and a place for notes.
Read MoreCare Pathways/CDS: Care pathway and decision support tool for use in the outpatient management of AFib patients. Includes when to consider early consultation, AV nodal blocking therapies, modifiable risk factors, and need for anti-coagulation.
Read MoreCare Pathways/CDS: SOP for therapy options when treating AFib. Includes flow chart, decision trees, chart for AAD dosage, and risk factors/comorbidities.
Read MoreBest Practices: Best Practices for Sleep and Weight Referrals, including chart and visual care pathway.
Read MoreGuidelines/Clinical Documents: Guidelines document outlining best practices for the management of AFib.
Read MoreAF Agile Pathway – Emergency Department
Read MoreGuidelines/Clinical Documents: This manuscript builds on the work of a diverse, multiple-stakeholder Think Tank meeting and multidisciplinary Inter-pro Forum educational activity held in January 2019, both led by the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS). When examining the current clinical landscape, the Think Tank concluded that there is a clear need for AF CoEs to improve AF care and its delivery. In this manuscript, HRS hopes to accelerate this evolution by reviewing the rationale for AF CoEs, the available evidence for integrated and multidisciplinary care, and future challenges and opportunities. The document also defines the key priorities to be used as a guide for HRS and its diverse stakeholders to build consensus on defining the core components of an AF CoE.
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