A six-month exercise programme helps maintain normal heart rhythm and reduces the severity of symptoms in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to late breaking research presented at ESC Congress 2021.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart rhythm disorder that makes the heart beat fast and irregularly. The most common symptoms are palpitations, shortness of breath, light headedness, and fatigue, which can dramatically impact quality of life. Patients have significant risks of stroke and heart failure. The global prevalence of AF is increasing rapidly and is estimated to be over 30 million people, while the lifetime risk of the disorder for individuals over the age of 55 may be as high as one in three.
