New frontiers in Canadian atrial fibrillation management

The Canadian Cardiovascular Society 2018 guideline update for atrial fibrillation – A different perspective

“…8 Typically, Canadian ED physicians use chemical or electrical cardioversion followed by early discharge home without cardiologist involvement. 9,10 In 2018, the CAEP formally adapted the prior CCS AF guidelines for ED use. 2 The CAEP panel included three cardiologists but also sought widespread input from both the cardiology and emergency medicine communities.…”