Cardiac Tamponade and/or Pericardiocentesis Following Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
INACTIVE REVIEW: This measure review is older than five years.
Rate of cardiac tamponade and/or pericardiocentesis following atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation
Date Reviewed: November 7, 2015
Support
-
Facility
Individual Clinician
Measure Info
NQF 2474
NQF Endorsed
Measure Type
Outcome
Measure Steward
Heart Rhythm Society
Clinical Topic Area
Arrhythmia
Interventional Cardiology
Care Setting
Inpatient
Outpatient
Data Source
Claims
ACP supports this measure because it may serve as a deterrent for smaller providers or sites that have higher rates of complication and it will reward providers and sites that offer efficiency and experience.