Teresa Espinosa, Anna Farrus, Montserrat Venturas, Alba Cano, Sara Vazquez-Calvo, Margarida Pujol-Lopez, Frida Eulogio-Valenzuela, Jean-Baptiste Guichard, Pasquale V Falzone, Freddy R Graterol, Xavier Freixa, Jose M Tolosana, Eduard Guasch, Andreu Porta-Sanchez, Elena Arbelo, Josep Brugada, Marta Sitges, Lluis Mont, Lvo Roca-Luque, Till F Althoff
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Same-day discharge (SDD) after atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is an effective means to spare healthcare resources. However, safety remains a concern, and besides structural adaptations, SDD requires more efficient logistics and coordination. Therefore, we implemented a streamlined, nurse-coordinated SDD program following a standardized protocol. METHODS: As dedicated SDD coordinator a nurse specialized in ambulatory cardiac interventions was in charge of the full SDD protocol, including eligibility, patient-flow, in-hospital logistics, patient education and discharge as well as early post-discharge follow-up by smartphone-based virtual visits...
April 4, 2024: Europace: European Pacing, Arrhythmias, and Cardiac Electrophysiology