Impact of an Emergency Department Observation Unit Management Algorithm for Atrial Fibrillation [Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology]

Conclusions Implementation of an emergency department observation unit AF algorithm was associated with significantly decreased hospital admissions without increasing the rates of return emergency department visits, hospitalization, or adverse events within 30 days.

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Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - February 8, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bellew, S. D., Bremer, M. L., Kopecky, S. L., Lohse, C. M., Munger, T. M., Robelia, P. M., Smars, P. A. Tags: Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Cost-Effectiveness, Quality and Outcomes Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Source Type: research