Atrial fibrillation in the emergency department: Predictors of admission and discharge-A nationwide analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a commonly encountered cardiac arrhythmia. Its presentation in the emergency department (ED) has significant clinical and economic implications, warranting further investigation.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to analyze predictors of disposition and identify disparities among patients presenting to US EDs with AF.

Methods

In this retrospective study, we analyzed data from patient visits to the ED with a primary diagnosis of AF using the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2020. We compared demographic characteristics, comorbidities, and disposition status for these patients.

Results

A total of 699,680,000 adult ED visits were recorded, of which 3,070,240 were for AF. Nearl

SUBMITTER: Millhuff AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12635744 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature