Retrospective analysis finds that increased exercise capacity lowers incident atrial fibrillation and MACE in patients, suggesting prevention strategies.
Key Points
Higher exercise capacity leads to a lower incidence of atrial fibrillation and reduces major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).
The analysis showed that peak METs significantly decrease the risk of AF, with a hazard ratio of 0.92.
Retrospective analysis of treadmill test data from 15,450 subjects revealed over 9 years of follow-up, highlighting the importance of exercise capacity.
Findings support the role of cardiorespiratory fitness in preventing atrial fibrillation and minimizing risks of ischemic stroke.