Procedure / Surgery

Digestive Health Center Endoscopy Atrial Fibrillation Algorithm

Care Pathways/CDS: Care pathway for AFib patients presenting for an endoscopic procedure. Includes steps to follow, decision support tool, and link to the full guideline.

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ED-AFib Pathway

Care Pathways/CDS: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Patients with AFib in the Emergency Department

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Proposal for Electrophysiology APP Privileges to Perform Electrical Cardioversions (ECV)

Workflows: Background, rationale, and suggested training and requirements for the proposal of EP APP privileges to perform ECV. Includes protocol and references.

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Improved Procedural Efficiency of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Using a Dedicated Ablation Protocol and Lean Management

Journal Articles: In this study the authors hypothesized that “Lean management” within a dedicated ablation protocol could standardize the pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) procedure and improve quality.

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Major drivers of healthcare system costs and cost variability for routine atrial fibrillation ablation

Journal Articles: Original research article published in Heart Rhythm 02, outlining a study from the University of Utah that measured the components of direct and indirect costs for routine AF ablation procedures, the variability of those costs, and the main factors driving ablation cost variability.

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SOP Deep Analgesic Sedation in the EPU Laboratory

Education – Clinical: Workflow for deep analgesic sedation in the EPU laboratory. Includes medications, monitoring, and ACT control.

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SOP Atrial Fibrillation Therapy

Care Pathways/CDS: SOP for therapy options when treating AFib. Includes flow chart, decision trees, chart for AAD dosage, and risk factors/comorbidities.

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SOP Atrio-esophageal Fistula

Care Pathways/CDS: Care pathway for clinicians to use when suspecting atrio-esophageal fistula in patients.

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How and When to Ablate the Ligament of Marshall

Journal Articles: Article from Heart Rhythm that explains the process and methods for mapping and ablating the ligament of Marshall. Includes graphics, implications, and when to ablate.

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Guidelines for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation: The Task Force for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

Guidelines/Clinical Documents: Guidelines document outlining best practices for the management of AFib.

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