Atrial Fibrillation and Chronic Heart Failure: Common Pathogenetic Pathways, Approaches to Treatment, Potential for Application of Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) and chronic heart failure (CHF) are frequently encountered cardiovascular conditions that share common causes and tend to coexist in some patients. Such coexistence represents a major issue due to augmentation of symptoms severity, rapid deterioration, and poor prognosis. Management of patients with AFib and CHF is challenging due to limitations in pharmacotherapy and decreased efficacy of cardiac interventions. In this review we focus on crucial pathogenic components of AFib and CHF coexistence, key treatment approaches and discuss potential for implementation of artificial intelligence.