The Lead Episode 74: Incidence and patterns of atrial fibrillation after catheter ablation of typical atrial flutter—the FLUTFIB study-The Lead Episode 74 Speaker Information

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The FLUTFIB study discussed in this session, hosted by Niraj Sharma, MD, FHRS, delves into the incidence and patterns of atrial fibrillation post-catheter ablation of typical atrial flutter. The study was authored by Philipp Attanasio, Tabea Budde, Paul Kamieniarz, Verena Tscholl, Patrick Nagel, Sebastian Biewener, Abdul Parwani, Leif-Hendrik Boldt, Ulf Landmesser, Gerhard Hindricks, and Martin Huemer. Published in EP Europace, the study analyzes the outcomes following catheter ablation and the development of atrial fibrillation. Contributors to the discussion included Usman Siddiqui, MD from Florida Cardiology, Advent Health Systems, and Rhea Pimentel, BChir, MD, FHRS from the University of Kansas Health System. Disclosures revealed affiliations with organizations such as the American College of Cardiology Foundation, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott Medical, and Biosense Webster. Usman Siddiqui, MD disclosed relationships with Abbott Medical, Acutus Medical Inc., and Impulse Dynamics USA. The session provided valuable insights into the challenges and trends related to atrial fibrillation post-catheter ablation, contributing to the growing body of knowledge in this field.

Keywords

FLUTFIB study

Niraj Sharma

catheter ablation

atrial fibrillation

Usman Siddiqui

Rhea Pimentel

EP Europace

challenges

trends

insights