Sex Differences in the Association Between Regular Physical Activity and Incident Atrial Fibrillation: A Meta-analysis of 13 Prospective Studies.

ABSTRACT: Several studies investigated the role of physical activity in atrial fibrillation (AF), but the results remain controversial. We aimed to estimate the association between physical activity and incident AF, as well as to determine whether a sex difference existed. We systematically retrieved relevant studies from Cochrane Library, PubMed, and ScienceDirect through December 1, 2015. Data were abstracted from eligible studies and effect estimates pooled using a random-effects model. Thirteen prospective studies fulfilled inclusion criteria. For primary analysis, neither total physical activity exposure (relative risk [RR]: 0.98, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.90-1.06, P = 0.62) nor intensive physical activity (RR: 1.07, 95% CI: 0.93-1.25, P = 0.41) was associated with a significant increased

SUBMITTER: Zhu WG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6490792 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature