1-Year Tailored Exercise Program Reduces AFib Recurrence By Nearly 50%

A one-year clinical trial with a tailored exercise program reduced AFib recurrence by 45%. RealPeopleGroup/E+/Getty Images Exercise interventions are underutilized in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an abnormal heart rhythm disorder. A one-year clinical trial with a tailored exercise program reduced time spent in atrial fibrillation by 45% compared with usual care (3.9% vs. 7.1%). Participants in the exercise group had improved cardiorespiratory fitness and resting heart rate, along with 37% fewer total hospitalizations and 46% fewer AFib-related hospitalizations. An individualized exercise program significantly reduced atrial fibrillation burden — the amount of time spent in arrhythmia — in people with the condition, according to new research. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular heart rhythm that occurs when the heart’s two upper chambers beat out of coordination. The condition can interfere with blood flow and increase the risk of blood clots and stroke. Some people with AFib may tend to exercise less due to concern that physical activity could trigger another episode, or worsen symptoms such as: shortness of breath heart palpitations fatigue dizziness Howeve…

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