Arrhythmias & electrophysiologyResearch article
The Role of Psychological Stress in Atrial Fibrillation: Completing the Translational Circle from Molecular Mechanisms to Citizen Science
- Narrative review
Integrates patient perspectives from Dutch online citizen science initiatives (perceived stress, symptom severity, coping strategies)
Authors' conclusion
Collectively, the evidence indicates that psychological stress is a modifiable factor in perceived AF severity, and that combining citizen-reported experiences with biomarker research may open new avenues for further understanding, personalized prevention, patient empowerment, and holistic AF management.
Study context
- Population
- People with atrial fibrillation (AF)
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Psychological stress and AF
- Psychological stress is a modifiable factor in perceived AF severity
Original publication
The Role of Psychological Stress in Atrial Fibrillation: Completing the Translational Circle from Molecular Mechanisms to Citizen Science. Eur J Prev Cardiol. Published 9 September 2026. doi:10.1093/eurjpc/zwag483
Summarised from the published abstract; every number is checked against it