Elevated Exercise Capacity Mitigates Atrial Fibrillation Incidence and Major Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Decade-Long Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atrial fibrillation (AF) increases cardiovascular risks and reduces quality of life. Although impaired physical activity has correlated with incident AF, the impacts of exercise capacity and blood pressure changes during exercise on AF development remain unclear.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between exercise capacity and AF incidence and its effects on major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).

Methods

We conducted a retrospective analysis using a prospectively maintained administrative database of patients undergoing exercise treadmill testing between 2003 and 2012. Blood pressure measurements at baseline, peak exercise, and recovery were recorded. Participants were followed for new-onset AF and MACE.

Results

SUBMITTER: Lu CT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12790084 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature