Integrated / Multidisciplinary Care
This article reviews strategies for standardizing triage pathways for patients with atrial fibrillation to improve timely access to electrophysiology care. Highlights the role of multidisciplinary teams, advanced practice providers, and…
This article examines the expanding role of pharmacists within multidisciplinary atrial fibrillation care teams. Reviews evidence demonstrating how pharmacist-led interventions can improve medication management, patient education, adherence, and overall quality…
This article highlights the value of Atrial Fibrillation Centers of Excellence in improving care coordination, patient outcomes, and healthcare efficiency. Describes how standardized care pathways, multidisciplinary collaboration, and continuous quality…
This article presents practical examples of quality improvement initiatives implemented within electrophysiology practices. Demonstrates how local performance measurement, multidisciplinary collaboration, and iterative improvement strategies can enhance patient outcomes and operational…
These outpatient surgical instructions are intended for patients undergoing a pacemaker implant, pacemaker generator replacement, or pacemaker lead revision. The document provides guidance on how to prepare for the procedure,…
This presentation was developed for the cardiology nurses and medical assistants in our cardiology office to better understand how our deparment runs and the daily tasks of each role. Engagement…
This patient-facing educational handout explains the process, risks, and safeguards involved when patients with legacy (non–MRI-conditional) pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) undergo MRI imaging. It is designed to support…
This patient-facing educational resource explains the Convergent Hybrid Ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation, a two-stage treatment option designed for patients with persistent or long-standing AF who continue to have symptoms…
Improving Electrophysiology Lab Efficiency: Collaboration With Anesthesiology is Well Worth the Time
Journal Articles: Many of the efforts to improve laboratory efficiency require close collaboration with our colleagues in anesthesia. Osorio et al1 outlined a standardized anesthetic protocol that was designed with the intention of improving effectiveness of lesion formation during AF ablation while also improving efficiency and ensuring patient safety.
Best Practices: Best Practices for Sleep and Weight Referrals, including chart and visual care pathway.