Journal Articles: In this issue of Heart Rhythm Journal we continue this quarterly feature highlighting important developments and advances in quality improvement or systems-based practice improvement in the delivery of heart rhythm care. This issue focuses on quality improvement surrounding atrial fibrillation (AF) and highlights some opportunities for measuring, reporting, and improving the quality of heart rhythm care for AF.
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