Atrial Fibrillation

Care Pathways/CDS: This article describes the results of a transition-of-care protocol that was developed to improve guideline-based oral anticoagulant management in the emergency department of a medical center located in an under-served San Diego community. This article also describes treatment gaps in prescribing oral anticoagulants for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation at risk for stroke in the emergency department.