Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol April 2020 PMID 32191539

Diagnosis-to-Ablation Time and Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Catheter Ablation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.

Derek S Chew, Eric Black-Maier, Zak Loring, Peter A Noseworthy, Douglas L Packer, Derek V Exner, Daniel B Mark, Jonathan P Piccini

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions convey a strong consensus that earlier intervention, as highlighted in discussions like 'shorter diagnosis to ablation time' and 'higher recurrence rates with delay,' has significant implications for treatment timing, with tone and terminology that emphasize importance and urgency in improving patient outcomes.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions endorse the findings that shorter diagnosis-to-ablation times improve outcomes, indicated by phrases like 'associated with improved ablation outcomes' and 'consistently associated with higher recurrence rates.'

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high interest in the topic through mentions of journal club events, discussions of clinical implications, and calls for further research, demonstrating engagement and curiosity.

EngagementHigh engagement

The posts reference specific research outcomes, upcoming meetings, and call for active discussion, reflecting deep engagement with the material.

ImpactHigh impact

The frequent mention of potential changes in clinical practice and emphasis on the importance of timing highlight the perceived high impact of the study's findings on patient management.

Abstract in brief

  • The study reviews how the timing between first diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF) and catheter ablation affects the likelihood of AF recurrence, finding that shorter times (less than 1 year) are linked to lower recurrence rates.
  • Analyzing data from six observational studies with almost 5,000 patients, the researchers found that delaying ablation beyond one year increases the risk of AF returning, although more research is needed to confirm these findings.
  • The results suggest that earlier intervention with catheter ablation after AF diagnosis may improve success rates, but further studies are needed to determine the best timing and how to incorporate this into current patient care.]

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Jonathan Piccini, MD, MHS
@JonPicciniSr · X

Longer time from diagnosis of #afib to ablation consistently associated with higher recurrence rates. @derek_c1 @DanMarkMD @noseworthypeter @ZakLoringMD @MaierBlack @DVExner @CirculationEP @DCRINews @DukeHeartCenter #EPeeps https://t.co/ZBunoZrgjO https://t.co/fVEMFcOuo7

Apr 22, 2020 · 44 likes · 15 shares · 4,682 followers View post →
CircEP
@CirculationEP · X

Join us Wednesday June 17th for Journal Club! 3PM PT/ 5PM CST / 6 PM ET. Use hashtag #AdvancingEPbyCIRCAE. Review the article of discussion here: https://t.co/zKphu3id8T #AHAJournals @aalahmadmd @drrakeshg1 https://t.co/ZsNzfAbF2C

Jun 9, 2020 · 24 likes · 13 shares · 8,558 followers View post →
Julian P Villacastin
@jvillacastin · X

Diagnosis-to-Ablation Time and Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Catheter Ablation Shorter duration between time of first AF diagnosis and AF ablation is associated with an increased likelihood of ablation procedural success. https://t.co/XOtalrpZDG https://t.co/6OnEE0bmAt

Apr 22, 2020 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 23,339 followers View post →
CircEP
@CirculationEP · X

For the next hour we will be discussing the paper: Diagnosis-to-Ablation Time and Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Catheter Ablation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies #AdvancingEPbyCircAE #eppeeps

Jun 17, 2020 · 12 likes · 6 shares · 8,558 followers View post →
Benjamin Steinberg
@ba_steinberg · X

An important analysis in the move towards improving #afib phenotypes beyond paroxysmal/persistent/permanent.

Mar 20, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 1,150 followers View post →
Rakesh Gopinath
@drrakeshg1 · X

#EPeeps Please join for #AdvancingEPbyCIRCAE journal club tomorrow 5 PM CT/6 PM ET. Paper for discussion

Jun 16, 2020 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 4,817 followers View post →

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Chadi Tabaja
@Chadi_97EP · X

@PacingSpike Thank you! It was not, but shorter diagnosis to ablation time has been associated with improved ablation outcomes. https://t.co/W2gBwlsCT1

Jul 27, 2023 · 1 like · 704 followers View post →
Rahul Bhardwaj
@rahul3000 · X

@DmitryAbramovMD @gcfmd @TahmeedC Also, if we are to believe that sinus rhythm is the factor in the rhythm-control arm that lead to better outcomes, an earlier referral for ablation may be of benefit! https://t.co/200GeqVrNl

Aug 29, 2020 · 2 likes · 880 followers View post →
Jonathan Piccini, MD, MHS
@JonPicciniSr · X

RT @CirculationEP: For the next hour we will be discussing the paper: Diagnosis-to-Ablation Time and Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Foll…

Jun 19, 2020 · 6 shares · 4,682 followers View post →
Derek S Chew
@derek_c1 · X

RT @JonPicciniSr: Longer time from diagnosis of #afib to ablation consistently associated with higher recurrence rates. @derek_c1 @DanMarkM…

Jun 17, 2020 · 15 shares · 210 followers View post →
Rakesh Gopinath
@drrakeshg1 · X

RT @CirculationEP: For the next hour we will be discussing the paper: Diagnosis-to-Ablation Time and Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Foll…

Jun 17, 2020 · 6 shares · 4,817 followers View post →
Amin Al-Ahmad, MD
@aalahmadmd · X

RT @CirculationEP: For the next hour we will be discussing the paper: Diagnosis-to-Ablation Time and Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Foll…

Jun 17, 2020 · 6 shares · 9,856 followers View post →
CircEP
@CirculationEP · X

For the next hour we will be discussing the paper: Diagnosis-to-Ablation Time and Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Catheter Ablation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies #AdvancingEPbyCircAE #eppeeps

Jun 17, 2020 · 12 likes · 6 shares · 8,558 followers View post →
Amin Al-Ahmad, MD
@aalahmadmd · X

RT @drrakeshg1: #EPeeps Please join for #AdvancingEPbyCIRCAE journal club tomorrow 5 PM CT/6 PM ET. Paper for discussion

Jun 17, 2020 · 4 shares · 9,856 followers View post →
LEADconnection.org®
@LEADconnection1 · X

RT @drrakeshg1: #EPeeps Please join for #AdvancingEPbyCIRCAE journal club tomorrow 5 PM CT/6 PM ET. Paper for discussion

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Jonathan Piccini, MD, MHS
@JonPicciniSr · X

RT @drrakeshg1: #EPeeps Please join for #AdvancingEPbyCIRCAE journal club tomorrow 5 PM CT/6 PM ET. Paper for discussion

Jun 16, 2020 · 4 shares · 4,682 followers View post →
EP_Bot
@EPeeps_Bot · X

RT @drrakeshg1: #EPeeps Please join for #AdvancingEPbyCIRCAE journal club tomorrow 5 PM CT/6 PM ET. Paper for discussion

Jun 16, 2020 · 4 shares · 8,533 followers View post →
Rakesh Gopinath
@drrakeshg1 · X

#EPeeps Please join for #AdvancingEPbyCIRCAE journal club tomorrow 5 PM CT/6 PM ET. Paper for discussion

Jun 16, 2020 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 4,817 followers View post →
Amr F Barakat, MD
@AmrFBarakat · X

RT @CirculationEP: Join us Wednesday June 17th for Journal Club! 3PM PT/ 5PM CST / 6 PM ET. Use hashtag #AdvancingEPbyCIRCAE. Review the ar…

Jun 9, 2020 · 13 shares · 1,532 followers View post →
Amin Al-Ahmad, MD
@aalahmadmd · X

RT @CirculationEP: Join us Wednesday June 17th for Journal Club! 3PM PT/ 5PM CST / 6 PM ET. Use hashtag #AdvancingEPbyCIRCAE. Review the ar…

Jun 9, 2020 · 13 shares · 9,856 followers View post →
Rakesh Gopinath
@drrakeshg1 · X

RT @CirculationEP: Join us Wednesday June 17th for Journal Club! 3PM PT/ 5PM CST / 6 PM ET. Use hashtag #AdvancingEPbyCIRCAE. Review the ar…

Jun 9, 2020 · 13 shares · 4,817 followers View post →
Debbe McCall
@DebbeMcCall · X

RT @CirculationEP: Join us Wednesday June 17th for Journal Club! 3PM PT/ 5PM CST / 6 PM ET. Use hashtag #AdvancingEPbyCIRCAE. Review the ar…

Jun 9, 2020 · 13 shares · 15,764 followers View post →
CircEP
@CirculationEP · X

Join us Wednesday June 17th for Journal Club! 3PM PT/ 5PM CST / 6 PM ET. Use hashtag #AdvancingEPbyCIRCAE. Review the article of discussion here: https://t.co/zKphu3id8T #AHAJournals @aalahmadmd @drrakeshg1 https://t.co/ZsNzfAbF2C

Jun 9, 2020 · 24 likes · 13 shares · 8,558 followers View post →
Rodrigo Isa Param
@IsaParam · X

RT @jvillacastin: Diagnosis-to-Ablation Time and Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Catheter Ablation Shorter duration between t…

May 3, 2020 · 4 shares · 788 followers View post →
Salma Baksh Chaudhary
@SalmaBakshMD · X

RT @JonPicciniSr: Longer time from diagnosis of #afib to ablation consistently associated with higher recurrence rates. @derek_c1 @DanMarkM…

Apr 23, 2020 · 15 shares · 504 followers View post →
José Miguel Lozano Herrera
@JosMigu50682487 · X

RT @jvillacastin: Diagnosis-to-Ablation Time and Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Catheter Ablation Shorter duration between t…

Apr 23, 2020 · 4 shares · 194 followers View post →
Nishant Shah, MD
@Nishant_ShahMD · X

RT @JonPicciniSr: Longer time from diagnosis of #afib to ablation consistently associated with higher recurrence rates. @derek_c1 @DanMarkM…

Apr 22, 2020 · 15 shares · 2,109 followers View post →
Eduardo Saad
@EduardoSaad3 · X

RT @JonPicciniSr: Longer time from diagnosis of #afib to ablation consistently associated with higher recurrence rates. @derek_c1 @DanMarkM…

Apr 22, 2020 · 15 shares · 1,629 followers View post →
Rohit Mehta
@rohitdukemehta · X

RT @JonPicciniSr: Longer time from diagnosis of #afib to ablation consistently associated with higher recurrence rates. @derek_c1 @DanMarkM…

Apr 22, 2020 · 15 shares · 1,332 followers View post →
William Jones
@medtechwill · X

RT @JonPicciniSr: Longer time from diagnosis of #afib to ablation consistently associated with higher recurrence rates. @derek_c1 @DanMarkM…

Apr 22, 2020 · 15 shares · 398 followers View post →
Amber Seiler
@AmberSeiler1 · X

RT @JonPicciniSr: Longer time from diagnosis of #afib to ablation consistently associated with higher recurrence rates. @derek_c1 @DanMarkM…

Apr 22, 2020 · 15 shares · 525 followers View post →
David Cabestrero Alonso
@DAVIDCABESTRERO · X

RT @jvillacastin: Diagnosis-to-Ablation Time and Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Catheter Ablation Shorter duration between t…

Apr 22, 2020 · 4 shares · 423 followers View post →
Jeroen Hendriks
@J_Hendriks1 · X

RT @JonPicciniSr: Longer time from diagnosis of #afib to ablation consistently associated with higher recurrence rates. @derek_c1 @DanMarkM…

Apr 22, 2020 · 15 shares · 2,174 followers View post →
CRTP Duke SOM
@CRTP_DukeSOM · X

RT @JonPicciniSr: Longer time from diagnosis of #afib to ablation consistently associated with higher recurrence rates. @derek_c1 @DanMarkM…

Apr 22, 2020 · 15 shares · 185 followers View post →
Mark Metzl
@Mdmetzl · X

RT @JonPicciniSr: Longer time from diagnosis of #afib to ablation consistently associated with higher recurrence rates. @derek_c1 @DanMarkM…

Apr 22, 2020 · 15 shares · 1,016 followers View post →
Duke Clinical Research Institute
@DCRINews · X

RT @JonPicciniSr: Longer time from diagnosis of #afib to ablation consistently associated with higher recurrence rates. @derek_c1 @DanMarkM…

Apr 22, 2020 · 15 shares · 4,953 followers View post →
EP_Bot
@EPeeps_Bot · X

RT @JonPicciniSr: Longer time from diagnosis of #afib to ablation consistently associated with higher recurrence rates. @derek_c1 @DanMarkM…

Apr 22, 2020 · 15 shares · 8,533 followers View post →
Marat Fudim, MD MHS
@FudimMarat · X

RT @JonPicciniSr: Longer time from diagnosis of #afib to ablation consistently associated with higher recurrence rates. @derek_c1 @DanMarkM…

Apr 22, 2020 · 15 shares · 4,525 followers View post →
Carlos González
@carloseduardogm · X

RT @jvillacastin: Diagnosis-to-Ablation Time and Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Catheter Ablation Shorter duration between t…

Apr 22, 2020 · 4 shares · 230 followers View post →
Jonathan Piccini, MD, MHS
@JonPicciniSr · X

Longer time from diagnosis of #afib to ablation consistently associated with higher recurrence rates. @derek_c1 @DanMarkMD @noseworthypeter @ZakLoringMD @MaierBlack @DVExner @CirculationEP @DCRINews @DukeHeartCenter #EPeeps https://t.co/ZBunoZrgjO https://t.co/fVEMFcOuo7

Apr 22, 2020 · 44 likes · 15 shares · 4,682 followers View post →
Julian P Villacastin
@jvillacastin · X

Diagnosis-to-Ablation Time and Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Catheter Ablation Shorter duration between time of first AF diagnosis and AF ablation is associated with an increased likelihood of ablation procedural success. https://t.co/XOtalrpZDG https://t.co/6OnEE0bmAt

Apr 22, 2020 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 23,339 followers View post →
Jonathan Piccini, MD, MHS
@JonPicciniSr · X

RT @ba_steinberg: An important analysis in the move towards improving #afib phenotypes beyond paroxysmal/persistent/permanent.

Mar 21, 2020 · 2 shares · 4,682 followers View post →
Daniel Mark
@DanMarkMD · X

RT @ba_steinberg: An important analysis in the move towards improving #afib phenotypes beyond paroxysmal/persistent/permanent.

Mar 20, 2020 · 2 shares · 2,999 followers View post →
Benjamin Steinberg
@ba_steinberg · X

An important analysis in the move towards improving #afib phenotypes beyond paroxysmal/persistent/permanent.

Mar 20, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 1,150 followers View post →