AUTHOR=Zhan Yujia , Yue Honghua , Zhao Xueshan , Tang Juan , Wu Zhong 

TITLE=Colchicine in atrial fibrillation: are old trees in bloom?

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Physiology

VOLUME=14

YEAR=2023

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1260774

DOI=10.3389/fphys.2023.1260774

ISSN=1664-042X

ABSTRACT=<p>Colchicine is a widely used drug that was originally used to treat gout and rheumatic diseases. In recent years, colchicine has shown high potential in the cardiovascular field. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a cardiovascular disease with a high incidence. One of the most frequent complications following cardiovascular surgery is postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF), which affects patient health and disease burden. This article reviews the research status of colchicine in AF and summarizes the relevant progress.</p>