A Clinical Decision Instrument for 30-Day Death After an Emergency Department Visit for Atrial Fibrillation: The Atrial Fibrillation in the Emergency Room (AFTER) Study

Conclusion Using a population-based sample, we derived and validated both a complex and a simplified instrument that predicts mortality after an emergency visit for atrial fibrillation. These may aid clinicians in identifying high-risk patients for hospitalization while safely discharging more patients home.
Source: Annals of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research