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Thromboembolic events following cardioversion of acute atrial fibrillation and flutter: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Thromboembolic events following cardioversion of acute atrial fibrillation and flutter: a systematic review and meta-analysis

by Max Zworth, Hans Rosenberg, Ian Stiell | Oct 10, 2022 | Cardiology, Full Article, Journal Club

Wong BM, et al. CJEM. 2021 Jul;23(4):500-511.  Methodology: 4/5 Usefulness: 3.5/5 Question and Methods: Systematic review and meta-analysis of 20 studies to evaluate the effect or oral anticoagulation on thromboembolic events post cardioversion for acute atrial...
Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter Best Practice Checklist

Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter Best Practice Checklist

by Pascale King, Amanda Mattice | Apr 14, 2022 | Cardiology, Featured, Grand Round Summaries

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is encountered with significant frequency in the Emergency Department (ED). In fact, atrial fibrillation is the single most common arrhythmia seen in the ED. As per the 2020 CCS review, AF resulted in 8815 same-day procedures, 76 964 ED...
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