Why the study?
AF affects 10.5 million adults in the US with a growing burden, prompting an evaluation of predictors of 30-day readmission after electrical cardioversion.
What are the predictors and outcomes of 30-day readmission in adults undergoing electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation?
Population
134 114 AF hospitalizations managed with electrical cardioversion
Comparison
Readmitted vs non-readmitted patients within 30 days
Design
Retrospective observational cohort study
Follow-up
30 days
Key result
Electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation was associated with a 9.9% 30-day readmission rate, with female sex, comorbidities, and lower income identified as independent predictors (p<0.001).
Authors
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Identifies readmission predictors after AF cardioversion; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve outcomes.
Cohort (n=134,114)
Yes
What are the predictors and outcomes of 30-day readmission in adults undergoing electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation?
Nearly 10% of atrial fibrillation patients undergoing electrical cardioversion are readmitted within 30 days, driven largely by comorbidities and socioeconomic factors, highlighting the need for comprehensive post-discharge care.
Jamil et al. (2026) conducted a cohort in Atrial Fibrillation (n=134,114). Electrical cardioversion was evaluated on 30-day all-cause readmission. Electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation was associated with a 9.9% 30-day readmission rate, with female sex, comorbidities, and lower income identified as independent predictors (p<0.001).