Atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation procedures transitioned to bundled payment reimbursements starting January 1, 2022.#Research Question:What impact has value-based care made on patient care treatments and outcomes?#Methods:This retrospective study utilized the TriNetX Global Research Network to review and...
Introduction: The objective of this analysis was to report four year trends among Medicare beneficiaries (MB) undergoing Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) to treat Atrial Fibrillation (AF). Methods: This retrospective study examined both the Medicare Provider Analysis and Review Files and the Medicare Outp...
This cohort study investigates the association of wearable device use with pulse rate and health care use among adults with atrial fibrillation (AF).
Furthermore, an UpToDate review on “Nonpharmacologic therapy to prevent embolization in patients with atrial fibrillation” (Cheng and Hijazi, 2015) states that “Three subsequent reports from PROTECT AF have increased our understanding of the potential benefits and limitations of the WATCHMAN device ...
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with significant risk of stroke and other thromboembolic events, which can be effectively prevented using oral antic
The atrial fibrillation ablation pilot study: a European Survey on Methodology and results of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation conducted by the European Heart Rhythm Association. Eur Heart J. 2014;35(22):1466-1478. doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehu001 PubMedGoogle ScholarCrossref 6. ...
EXERCISE TRAINING FOR PATIENTS CHRONIC ATRIAL FIBRILLATION.doi:10.1097/01823246-199708010-00010Purcell, MelanieCardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia and represents a significant health care issue. The diagnosis and management of AF uses a significant proportion of the health care budget and is responsible for substantial morbidity and mortality. Restoration and maintenance of ...
Importance of the prevention of atrial fibrillation in the hypertensive patientRoldan Suarez, C.Pablo Tomas
Exercise capacity and prognosis in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation.doi:10.1097/01823246-199708020-00011English, GlennCardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal