Risk stratification of patients with atrial fibrillation in the emergency department

Early and accurate risk stratification of Atrial fibrillation (AF) patients in the Emergency Department (ED) could aid the physician in determining a timely treatment strategy appropriate to the severity of disease. We conducted a retrospective review of 243 adult patients who presented to a tertiary ED with AF in 2017. Primary outcome studied was 30-day adverse event (a composite outcome of repeat visit to the ED, cardiovascular complications, and all-cause mortality).Secondary outcome studied was 90-day all-cause mortality.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research