Atrial fibrillation care in rural communities: a mixed methods study of physician and patient perspectives

Atrial fibrillation care in rural communities: a mixed methods study of physician and patient perspectives

Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a serious heart arrhythmia associated with devastating outcomes such as stroke. Inequitable rural AF care may put patients at risk. Virtually delivered specialty AF care offers a viable option, but stakeholder perceptions of this option within the cont...

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Main Authors: Kathy L. Rush, Lindsay Burton, Fransien Van Der Merwe, Linda Hatt, Camille Galloway
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Atrial fibrillation
Cardiac
Virtual care
Telehealth
Rural
Physicians
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-019-1029-1

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