The counterintuitive role of exercise in the prevention and cause of atrial fibrillation

BJR Buckley, GYH Lip… - American Journal of …, 2020 - journals.physiology.org
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, characterized by irregular atrial
activity. AF is related to increased risk of thromboembolic events, heart failure, and …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of different exercise methods and intensities on the incidence and prognosis of atrial fibrillation

Y Wang, Y Wang, D Xu - Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2024 - Elsevier
Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common sustained arrhythmia in clinical practice, exhibits a
higher risk of cardiovascular adverse events. Exercise plays a crucial role in AF prevention …

The role of exercise in atrial fibrillation prevention and promotion: finding optimal ranges for health

AD Elliott, B Maatman, MS Emery, P Sanders - Heart rhythm, 2017 - Elsevier
The cardiovascular benefits of regular exercise have been well described, including a
significant reduction in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality for those meeting …

Exercise and atrial fibrillation: prevention or causation?

AD Elliott, D Linz, CV Verdicchio, P Sanders - Heart, Lung and Circulation, 2018 - Elsevier
Regular exercise contributes to improved cardiovascular health and reduced cardiovascular
mortality. Previous studies have shown that regular physical activity and high …

Excessive exercise in endurance athletes: Is atrial fibrillation a possible consequence?

JM Goodman, L Banks, KA Connelly… - Applied Physiology …, 2018 - cdnsciencepub.com
Moderate physical activity levels are associated with increased longevity and lower risk of
atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the relative risk of lone AF is 3–5-fold higher in intensive …

The complex but fascinating relationship between sport and atrial fibrillation: from pathophysiology to the clinical scenario

M Tatangelo, M Rebecchi, M Sgueglia… - Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cause of hospital admission among all arrhythmias
in the general population. Moreover, AF represents the most common arrhythmia in the …

Does exercise cause atrial fibrillation?

MK Turagam, P Velagapudi… - International …, 2015 - internationaljournalofcardiology.com
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia affecting 2.3 million individuals in the
United States [1]. It is a frequent reason for hospital admissions and a major cause of …

The ambiguity of physical activity, exercise and atrial fibrillation

B Morseth, ML Løchen, I Ariansen… - European journal of …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Although commonly associated with cardiovascular disease or other medical conditions,
atrial fibrillation may also occur in individuals without any known underlying conditions. This …

Relation of vigorous exercise to risk of atrial fibrillation

A Aizer, JM Gaziano, NR Cook, JE Manson… - The American journal of …, 2009 - Elsevier
Limited data suggest that athletes may have a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF);
however, there has been no large prospective assessment of the relation between vigorous …

Atrial fibrillation in athletes: a lesson in the virtue of moderation

NAM Estes, C Madias - JACC: Clinical electrophysiology, 2017 - jacc.org
Although the cardiovascular benefits of moderate exercise are well established, there is
growing epidemiological support for the notion that high-intensity endurance athletics …