Open AccessVariations in follow-up after atrial fibrillation ablation
Author(s) -
Kathryn A. Wood,
Angel Barnes
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of the american association of nurse practitioners
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.414
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 2327-6886
pISSN - 2327-6924
DOI - 10.1097/jxx.0000000000000424
Subject(s) - ablation , medicine , atrial fibrillation , ablation of atrial fibrillation , catheter ablation , cardiology , emergency medicine
A multidisciplinary patient-centered approach using evidence-based care is recommended in recent atrial fibrillation (AF) guidelines to achieve quality patient outcomes. Professional society guidelines are conflicting and vague in recommendations on timing of follow-up after AF ablation.