Screen for Afib in CABG Patients
Identify Patients with Afib:
- Collaborate with the primary physician to discuss SA as part of the surgical plan.
- Review chart history for a past Afib diagnosis, Holter monitoring, cardioversion, or catheter
ablation. - Include screening questions at referral in the surgical intake process, such as:
- Have you ever been told you have an irregular heart beat?
- Have you ever had heart palpitations?
- Have you ever taken blood thinners?
- Have you ever taken medicines to manage your heart rate?
Did you know?
Patients who are managed by a Nurse Navigator have:58
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Higher satisfaction
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Fewer readmissions and ED visits
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Improved outcomes
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Higher retention in the same system for other care needs
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Reduced length of stay in the ICU
SA: Surgical Ablation
ED: Emergency Department
ICU: Intensive Care Unit