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Background: In the study of atrial fibrillation (AF), a prevalent cardiac arrhythmia, the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies holds the potential to address existing limitations. This research employs bibliometrics to objectively investigate research hotspots, development trends, and existing issues in the application of AI within the AF field, aiming to provide targeted recommendations for relevant researchers. Methods: Relevant publications on the application of AI in AF field were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database from 2013 to 2023. The bibliometric analysis was conducted by the R (4.2.2) "bibliometrix" package and VOSviewer(1.6.19). Results: Analysis of 912 publications reveals that the field of AI in AF is currently experiencing rapid development. The United States, China, and the United Kingdom have made outstanding contributions to this field. Acharya UR is a notable contributor and pioneer in the area. The following topics have been elucidated: AI's application in managing the risk of AF complications is a hot mature topic; AI-electrocardiograph for AF diagnosis and AI-assisted catheter ablation surgery are the emerging and booming topics; smart wearables for real-time AF monitoring and AI for individualized AF medication are niche and well-developed topics. Conclusion: This study offers comprehensive analysis of the origin, current status, and future trends of AI applications in AF, aiming to advance the development of the field.
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common clinical malignant arrhythmia with an increasing global incidence. Ion channel dysfunction is an important mechanism in the development of AF. In this study, we used bibliometrics to analyze the studies of ion channels and AF, aiming to provide inspiration and reference for researchers. A total of 3179 literature citations were obtained from Web of Science core databases. Analysis software included Excel 2019, VOSviewer 1.6.16, and CiteSpace 5.7.R2. This field of research has been growing since 1985. The most active country is the United States. The University of Montreal is the most important research institution. The journal Cardiovascular Research has published the largest number of articles in this field. Stanley Nattel and Dobromir Dobrev are the most frequently cited authors. The most cited literature was published in Nature and Science. Cardiac electrophysiology, gene expression, pathogenesis of AF, and AF prevention and treatment are the hot topics for this field research. Cardiac fibrillation and catheter ablation may be future research hotspots in this field.