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
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.
Sarah Cownley
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Sarah has a diploma in Nutritional Therapy from Health Sciences Academy in London, England, and enjoys helping others by teaching healthy lifestyle changes through her personal consultations and with her regular contributions to the Doctors Health Press.
