Why the study?
The study was conducted to examine the efficacy of exercise interventions for atrial fibrillation.
Does exercise management improve functional capacity, resting heart rate, and quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Population
16 RCTs (593 exercise and 556 control participants) with AF
Comparison
Exercise management vs standard AF management
Design
Systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs
Authors
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Supports exercise training to boost functional capacity in AF; confirms 6MWT/VO2peak gains while leaving QoL and resting HR effects open.
Does exercise management improve functional capacity, resting heart rate, and quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation?
In patients with atrial fibrillation, exercise interventions significantly improve functional capacity (6MWT and VO2 peak) but do not significantly alter resting heart rate or overall health-related quality of life.
Ma et al. (2025) studied this question.
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