Inova's Innovative Multidisciplinary Approach to AFib Care

Inova's Innovative Multidisciplinary Approach to AFib Care Managing AFib and the underlying conditions that cause it is complex, with the best outcomes being achieved for patients by combining the expertise of specialists from several different medical disciplines. To further improve care for patients, Inova’s AFib Center was created and follows the multidisciplinary "center of excellence" model recently published by the Heart Rhythm Society. This model brings together numerous disciplines, including cardiology, electrophysiology, weight loss, pharmacy, behavioral health and sleep medicine specialists, to create an integrated, coordinated and patient-centered experience. Long-term management of AFib is most efficiently accomplished with coordination across all clinicians involved in the patient’s care. Inova’s AFib Center offers a comprehensive assessment, scheduled as a single visit in one location, where patients meet with a custom-tailored group of specialists, based on their individual needs. This multidisciplinary approach offers not only convenience for the patient but also efficiency for the care team, fostering better collaboration and faster access to essential treatments. Early studies show that this approach can reduce the combination of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease-related hospitalization. It has also been proven to increase patient satisfaction, reduce the likelihood of hospitalization, reduce overall care costs and improve management of AFib risk factors. The Inova AFib Center partners with referring cardiologists as well as primary care physicians to fully address patients’ needs at various stages of treatment, using protocols for standardized practice to assure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, state-of-the-art care. Whether AFib is a new diagnosis or one your patient has had for some time, the Inova AFib Center offers a comprehensive approach focused on four specific treatment goals: Risk factor management Stroke prevention Rate control Rhythm control Refer a Patient Inova AFib Center I 571-472-2342 I afib@inova.org I inova.org/afib