JACC Clin Electrophysiol March 2020 PMID 32192674

The Atrium and Embolic Stroke: Myopathy Not Atrial Fibrillation as the Requisite Determinant?

Jithin K Sajeev, Jonathan M Kalman, Helen Dewey, Jennifer C Cooke, Andrew W Teh

Mentions

9
Peak: 2 in Apr 2020
across 3 sources since Mar 2020

Extended reach

77,206
potential audience

Total likes

214

Video views

35,448

Mentions per month

Mar 2020 – Dec 2023

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter4 posts
  • News3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The posts include references to technical procedures like transseptal puncture, which demonstrate a procedural focus rather than a critique or deep engagement with the article's ideas about atrial myopathy and stroke. The tone remains neutral, with some sharing links and brief procedural mentions that do not strongly reflect consensus or controversy, contributing to the overall neutral scores.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show a mix of neutral reactions, with some posts supporting the idea that atrial myopathy, rather than solely atrial fibrillation, may be key in strokes, while others do not clearly express disagreement or support.

InterestNeutral interest

The overall level of interest appears moderate, as some discuss specific procedures like transseptal puncture, but there is limited engagement directly with the research findings.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Posts seem to have shallow engagement, mostly sharing links or referencing procedures without deep analysis, suggesting a lack of thorough discussion about the article’s core hypotheses.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions do not seem to reflect significant influence or change in perspective; most posts are procedural references or brief mentions, indicating minimal perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The article discusses how atrial fibrillation (AF) is a known cause of stroke due to blood clots forming in the left atrium, but recent studies show that strokes can also occur without AF, suggesting other factors are involved.
  • It emphasizes the importance of finding new markers, such as electrical, structural, or biochemical changes in the atrium, to predict stroke risk beyond just detecting AF.
  • The review explores the complex relationship between vascular risk factors, changes in atrial structure, and clot formation, proposing that atrial problems independent of AF might be key in understanding and preventing certain strokes.]

Top posts

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Dr. Mario Fitz Maurice
@mariofitzm · X

Punción transeptal "desde arriba" para los que tienen alteraciónes en vena cava inferior. Una opción más. DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2019.12.013 https://t.co/YKzF95ca6g

Apr 14, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 34,392 followers View post →
Desmond (Des) O'Neill
@Age_Matters · X

The Atrium and Embolic Stroke: Myopathy Not Atrial Fibrillation as the Requisite Determinant? @EuGMSSociety @Irishheart_ie https://t.co/YXvl37L2p9

Jun 17, 2021 · 2 likes · 5,745 followers View post →
INDoximity
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The Atrium and Embolic Stroke: Myopathy Not Atrial Fibrillation as the Requisite Determinant? AbstractAtrial fibrillation (A https://t.co/ieV9pVcxJx

Mar 17, 2020 · 831 followers View post →
Rosana Cisneros
@rosanacisneros8 · X

RT @mariofitzm: Punción transeptal "desde arriba" para los que tienen alteraciónes en vena cava inferior. Una opción más. DOI: 10.1016/j.ja…

Apr 14, 2020 · 1 share · 756 followers View post →

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Desmond (Des) O'Neill
@Age_Matters · X

The Atrium and Embolic Stroke: Myopathy Not Atrial Fibrillation as the Requisite Determinant? @EuGMSSociety @Irishheart_ie https://t.co/YXvl37L2p9

Jun 17, 2021 · 2 likes · 5,745 followers View post →
Rosana Cisneros
@rosanacisneros8 · X

RT @mariofitzm: Punción transeptal "desde arriba" para los que tienen alteraciónes en vena cava inferior. Una opción más. DOI: 10.1016/j.ja…

Apr 14, 2020 · 1 share · 756 followers View post →
Dr. Mario Fitz Maurice
@mariofitzm · X

Punción transeptal "desde arriba" para los que tienen alteraciónes en vena cava inferior. Una opción más. DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2019.12.013 https://t.co/YKzF95ca6g

Apr 14, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 34,392 followers View post →
INDoximity
@indoximity · X

The Atrium and Embolic Stroke: Myopathy Not Atrial Fibrillation as the Requisite Determinant? AbstractAtrial fibrillation (A https://t.co/ieV9pVcxJx

Mar 17, 2020 · 831 followers View post →
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