Effect of an Exercise and Nutrition Program on Quality of Life in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: The Atrial Fibrillation Lifestyle Project (ALP).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies of separate exercise and weight loss interventions have reported improvements in quality of life (QoL) or reduction in atrial fibrillation (AF) burden. We investigated the impact of a structured exercise, nutrition, and risk-factor-modification program on QoL and AF burden.

Methods

In this trial, 81 successive patients with body mass index > 27 kg/m² and nonpermanent AF were randomized to an intervention (n = 41) or control group (n = 40). The intervention consisted of cardiovascular risk management and a 6-month nutrition and exercise program, followed by a 6-month maintenance program. All participants received usual AF care. The primary end-point was QoL at 6 and 12 months.

Results

At 6 months, we observed improved QoL among patients in

SUBMITTER: Bittman J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9402963 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature