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6-month exercise program helps patients with atrial fibrillation maintain normal heart rhythm

For patients with atrial fibrillation—an irregular and often rapid heart rate—a new exercise program has been found to help restore normal heart rhythm. TORWAISTUDIO/Shutterstock

For patients with atrial fibrillation, a new exercise program has been found to help restore normal heart rhythm. This specialized six-month exercise program was presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2021.

This new lifestyle treatment suggests that some patients can control their arrhythmia through physical activity, eliminating the need for complex interventions such as medications or ablation.

Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a condition that causes an irregular, often rapid heart rate that can lead to poor blood flow. Some common symptoms include shortness of breath, heart palpitations, lightheadedness, and fatigue. AF patients often have significant risks of heart failure and stroke.