Emergency Department Re-Presentation for Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter

Conclusions Presentation to the ED with AF/AFl, either as primary reason for consultation or as secondary diagnosis, is associated with a high risk of subsequent re-presentation and hospital admission. Teaser Retrospective cohort analysis of patients presenting to the ED with AF/AFl during years 2010-2012. After the index visit, the patients (n=1361) were followed for rates of re-presentation and hospital admissions. In the subsequent 12 months, 69.7% returned to the ED, accounting for a total of 4783 visits and 1462 admissions. In conclusion, presentation to the ED with AF/AFl, either as main or secondary diagnosis, is associated with high risk of subsequent re-presentation and hospital admission.
Source: Canadian Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research