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 Atrial Fibrillation Centers of Excellence in reducing unnecessary emergency department visits while improving patient outcomes.
Why this matters: Provides practical triage concepts that can improve access, reduce avoidable ED utilization, and connect patients to longitudinal AF care.
Authors: James Allred Jr., MD, FHRS; Anne Marie Smith, MBA; John Catanzaro, MBA, MD, FHRS
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Publish Date or Last Revised
June 30, 2026
Resource Type
- Journal Articles
Therapeutic Area
Atrial Fibrillation
Management
General / Comprehensive Management, Modifiable Risk Factors, Patient Identification, Rhythm Management
Setting
AF Clinic / Center of Excellence, Emergency Department, Outpatient, Virtual
Quality Improvement Topic
AF Centers of Excellence Playbook, Access, Care Coordination, Integrated / Multidisciplinary Care