Atrial Fibrillation
Elliott M. Antman, MD, and Andrea R. Lewin, PharmD, RPh, CACP, from Brigham & Women’s Hospital, join #HRStv host Julie B. Shea, MS, MSN, FHRS, CCDS, to discuss the significant…
Read MoreThe Atrial Fibrillation Quality Improvement (AF QI) Framework on CardiQ.org is designed to help healthcare professionals close gaps in AFib treatment through quality improvement. Developed by the Heart Rhythm Society…
Read MoreThe Anesthesia Checklist for EP Procedures provides a structured and safe approach for anesthesia management during electrophysiology (EP) procedures.
Read MoreThe study evaluates the diagnostic significance of QRS voltage variability (Shora sign) in identifying atrial fibrillation (AF) compared to conventional ECG criteria. It involves a case-control design with 200 AF…
Read MoreThe Cardiocases website provides example device tracings and useful explanations to help clinicians improve their skills. The content is provided in English and French – just click on the appropriate…
Read MoreWhile the new guidelines provide excellent lifestyle changes (backed by evidence) for mitigation of atrial fibrillation, in clinic visits practitioners are often rushed for time, patients can feel scolded instead…
Read MoreA comprehensive patient education booklet with key information regarding AFib treatment, pathophysiology, and risk factor modification to empower patients to live well with AFib. This unique booklet includes chronic conditions…
Read MoreThis short video provides patients with information about the ablation procedure and important discharge education in the immediate post procedure period.
Read MoreThe decision aid for AFib Stroke Prevention outlines that patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) have an increased stroke risk and can choose between taking blood thinners or having a device…
Read MoreThe AFib Quality Improvement Framework (AFQIF) video introduces a comprehensive approach to improving atrial fibrillation (AFib) care. Despite AFib being the most common arrhythmia, it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated, resulting…
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