Atrial Fibrillation
Journal Articles: Original research article published in Heart Rhythm 02, outlining a study from the University of Utah that measured the components of direct and indirect costs for routine AF ablation procedures, the variability of those costs, and the main factors driving ablation cost variability.
Read MoreCare Pathways/CDS: Decision support tool for clinicians to utilize after EKG confirms AFib or atrial flutter. Includes initial evaluation, AFib specifics, and decision options.
Read MoreJournal Articles: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major public health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. AF is associated with increasing health care costs and a higher risk of stroke with increasing comorbidities and age. Despite well-written guidelines for AF care, standardized management is lacking. Therein lies an opportunity to create AF centers of excellence (AF CoEs) with a patient-centered integrated focus and approach that can benefit patients and health care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists and technologists) alike.
Read MoreImproving Electrophysiology Lab Efficiency: Collaboration With Anesthesiology is Well Worth the Time
Journal Articles: Many of the efforts to improve laboratory efficiency require close collaboration with our colleagues in anesthesia. Osorio et al1 outlined a standardized anesthetic protocol that was designed with the intention of improving effectiveness of lesion formation during AF ablation while also improving efficiency and ensuring patient safety.
Read MoreCare Pathways/CDS: Clinical Pathway for Suspected AF
Read MoreProcedure in the Event of Suspected Bleeding Complications after Punctures (Femoral Artery, Radial Artery, Brachial Artery, CVC)
Read MoreSOP for Pericardial Effusion or Tamponade after AFib ablation procedure. Includes, steps to take with suspected tamponade, materials, and instructions.
Read MoreSOP for oral anticoagulation for AFib patients with or without PVI. Includes flow chart, breakdown of CHADSVASC, dosage chart, and explanation of TEE management before PVI.
Read MoreEducation – Clinical: Workflow for deep analgesic sedation in the EPU laboratory. Includes medications, monitoring, and ACT control.
Read MoreBradycardia/AV Block During Pulmonary Vein Isolation
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