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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.


SOP AF Rate Control (Treatment of Permanent Atrial Fibrillation)

SOP for treating Permanent AFib patients via rate control. Includes flow chart, eligibility criteria, and therapies.


SOP Atrio-esophageal Fistula

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


Suspected Atrial Fibrillation

Care Pathways/CDS: Clinical pathway for suspected atrial fibrillation.


AFC Scale and Growth

Presentations and Graphics: Infographic depicting considerations, challenges, and questions to address when managing AFib clinic growth.


RMH Atrial Fibrillation Clinic Protocol

Resource for developing AFib clinic protocol, including a chart with actionable steps and assigned responsible parties, general guidelines for treatment and testing, and follow-up instructions.


Example of OhioHealth ED –> AFC Referral Pathway

This clinic is intended to reduce hospitalization and observation stays for low risk atrial fibrillation patients presenting to the ED who may benefit from outpatient management. Patients will be seen by an Electrophysiology APP within 48 hours. Please contact the rounding/on call Electrophysiologist if telephone consultation desired to determine if patient meets criteria for outpatient management.


My Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Plan

Best Practices: Interactive worksheet to utilize with patients when discussing their individualized AFib treatment plan. Addresses stroke risk, procedure recommendations, rate and rhythm management, and risk factor modification.


Sample Proforma

The Heart & Vascular Department is requesting an investment of APP staff (1.0 FTE) to develop a newly established clinic dedicated to the outpatient management of atrial fibrillation (AF).


Example of OhioHealth Outpatient (Non-ED) –> AFC for Acute or Non Acute Referral

This clinic is intended to reduce hospitalization and observation stays for low risk atrial fibrillation patients presenting to outpatient departments who are appropriate for outpatient management. Patients will be seen by an Electrophysiology APP within 48 hours. Please contact the rounding/on call Electrophysiologist if telephone consultation desired to determine if patient meets criteria for outpatient management.