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Rural atrial fibrillation (AF) patients experienced more emergency visits and hospitalizations. Improving care delivery is crucial for equitable health outcomes regardless of location.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Health Services Research
  • Rural Health

Background:

  • Atrial fibrillation (AF) management in rural areas relies heavily on primary care professionals (PCPs).
  • Previous studies indicate potential outcome disparities for rural versus urban AF patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare a clinical decision support system (CDSS) with standard care for AF management.
  • To analyze outcomes based on rural versus urban patient classification.

Main Methods:

  • Post hoc analysis of the IMPACT-AF cluster randomized trial.
  • Patients categorized as rural (population < 10,000) or urban.
  • Outcomes: AF-related ED visits, unplanned CV hospitalizations, referral rates, and guideline adherence.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in age or CHADS2 scores between rural and urban groups.
  • Higher referral rates to general internists in rural areas; higher cardiology referrals in urban areas.
  • Urban patients had fewer recurrent AF-related ED visits and CV hospitalizations (IRR 0.65, P=0.0262). Guideline adherence was similar.

Conclusions:

  • Rural AF patients faced higher rates of recurrent ED visits and unplanned CV hospitalizations.
  • Further research is necessary to optimize AF outcomes and ensure equitable care delivery across geographic locations.