Key result
A 12-week physical exercise training program significantly increased muscle strength, exercise capacity, and quality of life in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation compared to control.
Why the study?
Does aerobic exercise training improve exercise capacity, muscle strength, and quality of life in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation?
Population
49 patients with permanent atrial fibrillation
Comparison
Aerobic training for 1 hour 3 times per week at… vs Control
Design
RCT, Randomized to training or control
Follow-up
12 weeks
Authors
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Supports exercise training in permanent AF care; extends RCT evidence to this population.
RCT (n=49)
Open-label with blinded outcome assessment
1:1 ratio using envelopes generated by a random list
No
Does aerobic exercise training improve exercise capacity, muscle strength, and quality of life in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation?
Absolute Event Rate: 408% vs 320%
p-value: p=0.01
A 12-week aerobic exercise training program improves exercise capacity, muscle strength, and quality of life in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation.
Osbak et al. (2012) conducted an RCT in Permanent atrial fibrillation (n=49). Physical exercise training vs. Control was evaluated on Muscle strength (N) after 12 weeks (p=0.01). A 12-week physical exercise training program significantly increased muscle strength, exercise capacity, and quality of life in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation compared to control.
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