Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center has been recognized for its efforts in managing atrial fibrillation (AFib) with the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – AFib Gold quality achievement award. This marks the fifth year in a row that the hospital has received this honor.
AFib is a common heart rhythm disorder affecting about five million people in the United States. It can lead to complications such as an increased risk of stroke, which is one of the leading causes of death nationally. According to health data, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and nearly 795,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke each year. Effective care and adherence to treatment guidelines have been shown to lower these risks.
The Get With The Guidelines – AFib Gold award recognizes hospitals that consistently follow up-to-date, research-based guidelines for treating AFib patients. The program aims to ensure patient care matches current evidence and best practices developed by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.
“AFib patients can trust that Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center is a leader in implementing the latest research and treatments, improving patient outcomes and helping patients live their best lives,” said Atrium Health Navicent Chief Medical Officer Dr. Patrice Walker. “Last year, we became the first hospital in Georgia to offer FARAPULSE with Opal for Pulsed Field Ablation, a treatment for AFib that minimizes risk and targets areas of the heart associated with abnormal heart rhythms. This year, Georgia’s first FARAVIEW Opal mapping procedure was performed at our hospital, utilizing software that gives surgeons the option to ablate and map during ablation therapy. We’re committed to ensuring patients can receive high-quality health care right here, close to home.”
Hospitals participating in Get With The Guidelines demonstrate their commitment not only by following recommended clinical protocols but also by educating patients on how to manage their condition after leaving the hospital.
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