Atrial Fibrillation
Checklists: UW Health Nursing One Pager – Electrophysiology Procedure Site Preparation
Read MoreCare Pathways/CDS: Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation/Atrial Flutter with RVR ED Pathway
Read MoreGuidelines/Clinical Documents: Atrial fibrillation is the most sustained common arrhythmia, and its incidence and prevalence are increasing in the United States and globally. Recommendations from the “2014 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation” and the “2019 AHA/ACC/HRS Focused Update of the 2014 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation” have been updated with new evidence to guide clinicians. In addition, new recommendations addressing atrial fibrillation and thromboembolic risk assessment, anticoagulation, left atrial appendage occlusion, atrial fibrillation catheter or surgical ablation, and risk factor modification and atrial fibrillation prevention have been developed.
Read MoreJournal Articles: Virtual Atrial Fibrillation Center Model: An Effective New Strategy for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Read MoreEducation – Patient/Caregiver: Patient Education PDFs from Heart Rhythm Society featuring the following topics: What is AFib?, Stroke Prevention with AFib, AFib Treatment Strategies, Your AFib Care Team, Lifestyle Modifications for AFib Patients, Blood Thinners, Rhythm Control, Sleep Apnea with AFib, and Smart Devices and AFib.
Read MoreTools: Interactive tool for patients to use when preparing for their upcoming AFib-related visits.
Read MoreEducation – Clinical: High level, informational video to share with general care physicians and emergency medicine providers that explains the benefits of referring AFib patients to an electrophysiologist.
Read MoreChecklists: Checklist for care coordination for EPS/Ablation.
Read MoreChecklists: Checklist to use when discharging and AFib patient same day.
Read MoreCare Pathways/CDS: Welcome to the Hartford Healthcare Heart & Vascular Institute’s Atrial Fibrillation Center
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