Andrew Petrosoniak
petrosoniak.bsky.social
Andrew Petrosoniak
@petrosoniak.bsky.social
EM & trauma physician | I use simulation to design better healthcare systems and spaces | Founder, Advanced Performance | otherwise @eagles & @raptors
The guidelines have been changed to favor more conservative approach to cardioversion for acute afib.

Check out CCS and CAEP guidelines.

Also I always ask the patient if they're currently experiencing palpitations when deciding on whether to cardiovert. If they say no, I assume AF >48hrs
February 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Next time you're deciding between several choices, explicitly outline the This can be applied with time, money, or even decisions in healthcare.

We use this tool at @AdvPerformHD to optimize decision making when we work with high performing teams.
December 11, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Conclusion: opportunity costs are often neglected when making decisions. "bringing to mind opportunity cost can markedly affect preferences" and selected choices.

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December 11, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Results: Simply telling people about the opportunity cost (i.e. what else they can do with the money) increased the number who bought the cheap one from 40% to 60%.

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December 11, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Methods: Participants were paid $10 for work. Then had to buy either a really nice coffee mug ($10) or a simple mug ($3.99) - 50% of participants were told explicitly if they bought the cheap mug they'd have $6.01 to buy something else

academic.oup.com/jcr/article-...

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Opportunity Cost Neglect
Abstract. To properly consider the opportunity costs of a purchase, consumers must actively generate the alternatives that it would displace. The current r
academic.oup.com
December 11, 2024 at 8:29 PM