Care Pathways / Clinical Decision Support

Device Clinic MD Notification Criteria

This resource outlines standardized physician notification and escalation criteria for device clinic alerts across pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, and implantable loop recorders. It defines arrhythmia, heart failure, and device-related alert…

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Device Interrogation Workflow

This algorithm is intended to provide a standardized framework for in-clinic and remote follow-up of permanent pacemakers. It supports systematic assessment of patient symptoms, device function, programming optimization, safety surveillance,…

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MRI Device Surveillance Guidelines

This document outlines a standardized protocol for safely performing MRI scans in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), including both MRI-conditional and legacy systems. It details eligibility criteria, device-specific…

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MRI Conditional Device Review Protocol

EP Advanced Practice Providers use this protocol when reviewing device patients for MRIs if they have MRI conditional hardware. Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute has an MRI worksheet built into…

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Care Pathway – ICD Shock Algorithm

This care pathway for ICD shocks is designed to guide appropriate interventions for patients experiencing either appropriate or inappropriate shocks. It provides recommendations on clinic follow-ups, treatment adjustments, and diagnostic…

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Delegation Protocol for Patients with CIEDs Undergoing MRI

Care Pathways/CDS: Algorithm for RN-driven programming of CIEDs for Patients Undergoing MRI

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Management of Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Devices in a Procedural Setting

Care Pathways/CDS: The purpose of this guideline document is to establish a process for the safe management of patients with Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED) around the time of surgeries or procedures.

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AF Agile Pathway – Ambulatory

AF Agile Pathway – Ambulatory

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Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation/Atrial Flutter with RVR ED Pathway

Care Pathways/CDS: Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation/Atrial Flutter with RVR ED Pathway

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Welcome to the Hartford Healthcare Heart & Vascular Institute’s Atrial Fibrillation Center

Care Pathways/CDS: Welcome to the Hartford Healthcare Heart & Vascular Institute’s Atrial Fibrillation Center

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