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Molecular Mechanisms in Heart Rate Regulation and Cardiac Arrhythmias
This special issue belongs to the section “Molecular Biology“.
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Over the past few decades, cardiac arrhythmias have persisted as a major global health concern and are expected to increase in prevalence due to aging populations and increasing incidences of associated chronic diseases. Understanding the molecular basis of cardiac arrhythmias provides valuable insights for the prevention and management of this global concern, ultimately improving patient health and quality of life.
We cordially invite you to submit manuscripts that highlight novel findings in the molecular causes, progression, and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias as well as key mechanisms in heart rate regulation. Both original research articles and reviews that focus on molecular results are welcome. This Special Issue will highlight the molecular mechanisms underlying the intrinsic and neurohumoral regulation of heart rate, the development and maintenance of cardiac arrhythmias, and innovative therapeutic approaches for the treatment and/or prevention of these conditions. With an emphasis on molecular mechanisms and emerging therapeutic approaches, this Special Issue will offer an engaging and thorough overview of the latest breakthroughs in cardiac arrhythmias and heart rate regulation.
We look forward to receiving your manuscript submissions!
Dr. Yingjie Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cardiac arrhythmias
- heart rate regulation
- molecular mechanisms
- intrinsic regulation
- neurohumoral regulation
- arrhythmia development
- treatment strategies
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