Is Exercise Safe for Those with Atrial Fibrillation?
An analysis of data from 14 studies involving 380,000 individuals with atrial fibrillation found that moderate and vigorous levels of exercise are safe for woman, but vigorous exercise could be risky for men. The risk of an atrial fibrillation episode among women fell by 24% for those who engaged in moderate exercise and by 15% when women exercised more vigorously. Moderate exercise reduced the risk of an atrial fibrillation episode in men by 19% but vigorous exercise raised the risk by 90%. Lead author Dr. Sanghamitra Mohanty writes, "Now that we know about the advantages of moderate physical activity in both men and women, we are able to provide specific tips and recommendations on how patients can exercise safely and at the same time benefit from the protective effect of exercise on atrial fibrillation and improve their overall quality of life."
Heart Rhythm Society, May 2015
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