NURSE-led Follow-up in Patients Undergoing CATheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

"Education for the management of AF is carried out in a structured way, following the Bowyer model using the following pre-specified subtitles: How the heart works; Causes and risk factors of AF; Symptoms of AF; Goals of treatment in atrial fibrillation ; ''preparation for the ablation procedure''; and Lifestyle Modification. The technique consists of discussing the main subtitles and adapting the visit line to the needs of each patient"

identify risk factors and offer guidance based on management strategies for the specific risk factor in each case

patients will also be provided with a phone number and email to contact the nurse for any concerns outside the designated times within the twelve-month follow-up.

standard care