The Atrial Fibrillation–Heart Failure Interconnection: Challenges and Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Cardiovascular Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
Interests: atrial fibrillation; catheter ablation; cardiac electrophysiology; cardiac arrhythmia; ventricular dysfunction; myocardial remodeling; diastolic dysfunction; biomarkers; anti-arrhythmia agents; risk assessment; artificial intelligence; telemedicine
2. Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center and Department of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
Interests: atrial fibrillation; catheter ablation; ventricular dysfunction; myocardial remodeling; diastolic dysfunction; biomarkers; anti-arrhythmia agents; risk assessment; artificial intelligence; telemedicine
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, "The Atrial Fibrillation–Heart Failure Interconnection: Challenges and Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment", aims to explore the complex relationship between atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF), two common cardiovascular conditions that often coexist and mutually worsen their clinical course. The bidirectional influence between AF and HF poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, highlighting the need for a comprehensive understanding and management of their interplay.
We invite you to contribute with original investigations or reviews exploring the pathophysiological mechanisms linking AF and HF, as well as advancements in diagnostic modalities and treatment strategies. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the role of catheter ablation in patients with concurrent AF and HF, the impact of rhythm versus rate control strategies, and the integration of new pharmacological agents. We also encourage submissions focusing on personalized medicine approaches, the use of technologies, and the management of comorbidities that influence the AF-HF nexus.
This Special Issue seeks to enhance our understanding and management of patients affected by AF and HF and improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
Dr. Roberto De Ponti
Dr. Michele Golino
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- atrial fibrillation
- catheter ablation
- ventricular dysfunction
- myocardial remodeling
- diastolic dysfunction
- biomarkers
- anti-arrhythmia agents
- risk assessment
- artificial intelligence
- telemedicine
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