NCDR - Inpatient Registry Overviews - CE-NCDR - AFib Ablation Registry Overview

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The AFib Ablation Registry is a data collection tool that assesses the prevalence, demographics, management, and outcomes of patients undergoing percutaneous catheter ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation. Participating hospitals submit patient-level data quarterly to the American College of Cardiology Foundation's NCDR. The primary aims of the registry are to optimize patient outcomes, improve quality and safety, and provide risk-adjusted assessment. The registry also serves as a source of data for research and post-market studies. Atrial fibrillation is a growing health concern, affecting millions of people in the US and leading to hospitalizations and deaths. The registry aims to improve treatment and decrease medication burden and other complications. The registry provides feedback to hospitals and supports ongoing quality improvement efforts. It is governed by a steering committee and supports various stakeholders in assessing care quality and trends.

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AFib Ablation Registry

prevalence of AFib

percutaneous catheter ablation procedures

American College of Cardiology Foundation's NCDR

patient outcomes

data collection tool

prevalence

quality improvement