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August 7, 2025Reviews in Cardiovascular MedicineOpen Access

Exercise and Atrial Fibrillation: Current Evidence, Knowledge Gaps, and Future Directions

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HPHoang Nhat PhamMAMahmoud AbdelnabiHPHoang Nhat Pham

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Overview

This review uncovers the effects of exercise intensity on atrial fibrillation, suggesting a U-shaped relationship in outcomes.

Key Points

  • Atrial fibrillation is a common cardiac arrhythmia linked to significant health risks.
  • Moderate exercise can reduce atrial fibrillation burden by improving cardiovascular risk factors.
  • High-intensity endurance exercise may increase atrial fibrillation risk, especially in young athletes.
  • Current guidelines recommend moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for optimal atrial fibrillation management.

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Pham et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0fa0e6551bb0af8d1a38https://doi.org/10.31083/rcm39200
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