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Multidisciplinary Atrial Fibrillation Clinics: A Model for Comprehensive Management
Mahmoud Abdelnabi1, Firas Ashour2, Cristian Rodriguez2
1Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA.
Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
|October 15, 2025
Summary
Multidisciplinary atrial fibrillation (AF) clinics offer a comprehensive approach to managing this common heart rhythm disorder. These specialized clinics improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs by coordinating care.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia, contributing significantly to patient morbidity, mortality, and elevated healthcare expenditures.
- Effective AF management necessitates a holistic, patient-centric strategy encompassing risk factor reduction, rate/rhythm control, and thromboembolism prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the rationale, structure, benefits, challenges, and future trajectory of multidisciplinary AF clinics.
- To highlight the pivotal role of these clinics in optimizing the comprehensive management of atrial fibrillation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies and models of multidisciplinary AF clinics.
- Analysis of the components contributing to the success and limitations of these integrated care models.
Main Results:
- Multidisciplinary AF clinics provide a structured framework for coordinated patient care.
- These clinics demonstrate potential for enhancing patient outcomes and mitigating the economic burden associated with AF.
Conclusions:
- Multidisciplinary AF clinics represent a valuable model for improving the management of atrial fibrillation.
- Further research and implementation are warranted to fully realize the potential of these integrated care approaches in optimizing AF patient management and reducing healthcare costs.
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