Impact of a novel protocol for atrial fibrillation management in outpatient gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures: a retrospective cohort study.
Joseph LonginoAshish ChaddhaMatthew M KalscheurAnne M RikkersDeepak V GopalMichael E FieldJennifer M WrightPublished in: BMC cardiovascular disorders (2018)
Implementation of a standardized protocol for management of atrial fibrillation in patients presenting for outpatient gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures resulted in a significant decrease in emergency department visits with an additional trend toward decreased procedural cancellations without an increased risk of complications.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- emergency department
- end stage renal disease
- randomized controlled trial
- ultrasound guided
- ejection fraction
- heart failure
- left atrial
- oral anticoagulants
- newly diagnosed
- catheter ablation
- left atrial appendage
- chronic kidney disease
- healthcare
- primary care
- direct oral anticoagulants
- prognostic factors
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- electronic health record
- acute coronary syndrome
- left ventricular
- adverse drug