Artificial Intelligence and Computational Methods in Cardiology 2026

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to highlight the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and computational techniques in cardiology, with a particular focus on diagnosing, monitoring, and screening cardiovascular diseases in real-world clinical scenarios. The overarching goal of this Special Issue is to showcase the rapid evolution of AI and computational methods in healthcare and their potential to enhance clinicians' capabilities for accurate diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes and advancements in cardiology.

The Special Issue invites submissions that demonstrate the utility of AI and computational methods in analyzing various multimodal signal sources and imaging modalities, including (but not limited to) optical signals, electrical signals (electroencephalogram, electromyogram, electrocardiogram), echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac computed tomography, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. Additionally, discussions on innovative wearable, point-of-care, and ambulatory devices incorporating AI applications for diagnosing cardiac diseases are encouraged. Submitted manuscripts should provide robust evidence of the outcomes' utility in real-life applications, including clear problem definitions, appropriate data usage, population selection, and adequate validation strategies. Furthermore, authors are expected to address the challenges and limitations inherent in these applications, ensuring a comprehensive and critical evaluation of the proposed methodologies.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Farhad Fathieh
Dr. Guennadi Saiko
Guest Editors

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