This book provides a road map for the efficient and successful management of atrial
fibrillation (AF) in the short stay unit. It describes the problem defines the measures of
successful treatment elucidates interventions and supplies the tools for achieving quality
care. Organized in four parts it covers the impact of AF on patient populations the
presentation and management of AF the transition to the outpatient environment and systems
management. Topics include the economic consequences of AF cardioversion and cardiac
implantable electronic devices in AF management education of the AF patient and discharge
planning and quality metrics in AF. The book also provides order sheets and process criteria
with which institutions can successfully manage the AF patient in the short stay unit thus
optimizing patient outcomes patient satisfaction and operational efficiencies. Short Stay
Management of Atrial Fibrillation is a valuable resource for cardiologists emergency medicine
physicians electrophysiologists and other healthcare professionals involved in AF management.
