Optogenetics, utilising light-reactive proteins to manipulate tissue activity, are a relatively
novel approach in the field of cardiac electrophysiology. We here provide an overview of …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia, progressive in nature, and
known to have a negative impact on mortality, morbidity, and quality of life. Patients requiring …

Optical stimulation in the red/near infrared range recently gained increasing interest, as a
not‐invasive tool to control cardiac cell activity and repair in disease conditions. Translation …

State-of-the-art innovations in optical cardiac electrophysiology are significantly enhancing
cardiac research. A potential leap into patient care is now on the horizon. Optical mapping …

In 2024, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Willem Einthoven receiving the Nobel Prize
for his discovery of the mechanism of the electrocardiogram. Building on Einthoven's legacy …

Electrical turbulence in the heart is considered the culprit of cardiac disease, including the
fatal ventricular fibrillation. Optogenetics is an emerging technology that has the capability to …

Light transmittance in human atrial tissue and transthoracic illumination in rats support
translatability of optogenetic cardioversion of atrial fibrillation. This is further supported by …

The following is a narrative review of the fundamentals of optogenetics. It focuses on the
advantages and constraints of manipulating the autonomic nervous system by modifying the …

Portero V, Deng S, Boink GJJ, Zhang GQ, de Vries A, Pijnappels DA. Optoelectronic control
of cardiac rhythm: Toward shock-free ambulatory cardioversion of atrial fibrillation. J Intern …