Cardiac rehabilitation in atrial fibrillation: a protocol for a Danish survey and registry-based study (PRIME-AF).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a growing public health concern associated with significant morbidity, mortality and impaired quality of life. Despite evidence supporting cardiac rehabilitation (CR) as part of secondary prevention in AF care, referral rates remain low, and the extent of CR needs in this population is unknown. This protocol outlines a nationwide survey-based and registry-based study aiming to: i) describe CR needs among individuals with AF and ii) assess eligibility and acceptance of referral to specific CR components based on individual patient preferences and their overlap with identified needs.

Methods and analysis

This cross-sectional study includes three phases: 1) identification of the study population using Danish national registries; 2) elect

SUBMITTER: Elnegaard CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12742146 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature