Clinical Perspectives on Atrial Fibrillation

Dear Colleagues,

Atrial fibrillation (AF) remains a critical focus in cardiovascular research due to its increasing prevalence and complex management. Recent advancements have highlighted the importance of identifying new risk factors, such as environmental influences (e.g., air pollution), alongside established ones like chronic kidney disease (CKD), which complicates AF management and worsens outcomes. Innovative treatment approaches, including advanced catheter ablation and antiarrhythmic drugs, are expanding the therapeutic options. Precision medicine is offering tailored treatments for patients with comorbidities like CKD or those exposed to environmental risks. Additionally, AF is now frequently recognized in the context of invasive procedures, with significant implications for perioperative management, stroke prevention, and anticoagulation strategies. In this Special Issue, we welcome the submission of review articles and original research focusing on the latest advances in AF research, including novel risk factors, innovative treatments, and interactions between AF, comorbidities, and invasive procedures, alongside papers on new methods for registering and assessing AF, with the overall aim of improving AF management and patient outcomes.

Dr. Lukasz Kuzma
Guest Editor

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