The A-Fib Clinic: Streamlining Workflow for Busy Practices in the Era of PFA Technology

Description

This session focuses on optimizing the workflow for managing Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) patients in busy community practices. Learn how to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, navigate practice challenges, maximize the use of lab and clinical space, and effectively integrate Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) into your team. Gain practical tips and tricks to enhance efficiency and improve patient care in your A-Fib clinic.

Learning Objectives

Identify and address workflow bottlenecks.
Optimize clinical and lab space utilization.
Enhance the role of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).

Session Chair(s)

Kamala Tamirisa, MD
Tariq Salam, MBA, MD

Presentation

Identifying and Eliminating Bottlenecks in A-Fib Clinics: Practical Strategies for Streamlined Care
Presenter(s): Nashwa Abdulsalam, MBBS

Efficient PFA Workflow - Zero Fluoro Considerations, Tackling Secondary Arrhythmias (Flutters, Atrial Tachs)
Presenter(s): Maheer Gandhavadi, MD

Optimizing Clinical Space and Manpower: Pre, Intra and Post-procedural Considerations for A-Fib Ablations
Presenter(s): Senthil Thambidorai, MD

Effective Integration of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in A-Fib Clinics
Presenter(s): ELIZABETH A. STARNES, MSN, ACNPC

Disclosures

Nashwa Abdulsalam:

Nothing Relevant to Disclose

Maheer Gandhavadi:

Medtronic,Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
Abbott Medical (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
Boston Scientific (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels)

Senthil Thambidorai:

Nothing Relevant to Disclose

ELIZABETH STARNES:

Nothing Relevant to Disclose

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Education Framework

Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias
-- AFib and Flutter
-- 110. Know the various clinical presentations of atrial fibrillation and flutter, including tachycardia-mediated cardiomyopathy.

Summary


Availability:	No future session


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	No Credit Offered