Despite Having Worse Risk Profiles, Northern Albertans Wait Longer for Specialist Follow-up After Emergency Department Visits for Atrial Fibrillation

Despite Having Worse Risk Profiles, Northern Albertans Wait Longer for Specialist Follow-up After Emergency Department Visits for Atrial Fibrillation

Background: Atrial fibrillation and flutter (AFF) are common arrhythmias diagnosed in the emergency department (ED), and prompt follow-up with specialists may yield better outcomes. This study examines time to first specialist outpatient visit following ED discharge for AFF. Methods: Alberta residen...

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Main Authors: Brian H. Rowe, MD, MSc, Finlay A. McAlister, MD, MSc, Michelle M. Graham, MD, Brian R. Holroyd, MD, MBA, Rhonda J. Rosychuk, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-11-01
Series:CJC Open
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589790X2030113X

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