Barriers to atrial fibrillation ablation during mitral valve surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nearly 40% of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing mitral valve surgery do not receive concomitant ablation despite societal guidelines. We assessed barriers to implementation of this evidence-based practice through a survey of cardiac surgeons in 2 statewide quality collaboratives.

Methods

Adult cardiac surgeons across 2 statewide collaboratives were surveyed on their knowledge and practice regarding AF ablation. Questions concerning experience, clinical practice, case scenarios, and barriers to implementation were included.

Results

Among 66 respondents (66 of 135; 48.9%), the majority reported "very comfortable/frequently use" cryoablation (53 of 66; 80.3%) and radiofrequency (55 of 66; 83.3%). Only 12.1% (8/66) were not aware of the recommen

SUBMITTER: Mehaffey JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8446105 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature