Predictors of Acute Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter Hospitalization across 7 U.S. Emergency Departments: A Prospective Study.
Bory KeaE Margaret WartonDustin W BallardDustin G MarkMary E ReedAdina S RauchwergerSteven R OffermanUli K ChettipallyPatricia C RamosDaphne D LeDavid S GlaserDavid R VinsonPublished in: Journal of atrial fibrillation (2021)
Within an integrated health system, we found significant variation in AFF hospitalization rates and identified several modifiable factors associated with hospital admission. Standardizing treatment goals that specifically address best practices for ED rate reduction and rhythm control may reduce hospitalizations.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- emergency department
- healthcare
- catheter ablation
- oral anticoagulants
- left atrial
- liver failure
- left atrial appendage
- primary care
- direct oral anticoagulants
- heart failure
- drug induced
- public health
- heart rate
- global health
- coronary artery disease
- hepatitis b virus
- acute care
- adverse drug
- blood pressure
- replacement therapy
- smoking cessation