Key result
Regular physical activity was not significantly associated with an increased incidence of atrial fibrillation compared to minimal physical activity (OR 1.08; 95% CI 0.97-1.21).
Why the study?
Does maximum physical activity increase the incidence of atrial fibrillation compared to minimal physical activity?
Meta-Analysis (n=95,526)
Does maximum physical activity increase the incidence of atrial fibrillation compared to minimal physical activity?
Odds Ratio: 1.08 (95% CI 0.97–1.21)
This meta-analysis found no statistically significant association between regular physical activity and an increased risk of atrial fibrillation.
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No increased AF risk with regular activity; confirms neutral association across pooled studies.
Ofman et al. (2013) conducted a meta-analysis in Atrial Fibrillation (n=95,526). Regular physical activity (maximum amount) vs. Minimal amount of physical activity was evaluated on Atrial fibrillation (OR 1.08, 95% CI 0.97-1.21). Regular physical activity was not significantly associated with an increased incidence of atrial fibrillation compared to minimal physical activity (OR 1.08; 95% CI 0.97-1.21).
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