Charlotte J Lenting, E P J Petra Wijtvliet, Tim Koldenhof, Bram Bessem, Nikki A H A Pluymaekers, Michiel Rienstra, Richard J Folkeringa, Patrick Bronzwaer, Arif Elvan, Jan Elders, Raymond Tukkie, Justin G L M Luermans, Sander M J Van Kuijk, Jan G P Tijssen, Isabelle C Van Gelder, Harry J G M Crijns, Robert G Tieleman
INTRODUCTION: Long-term endurance exercise is suspect to elevate the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF),but little is known about cardiovascular outcome and disease progression in this subgroup of AF patients. We investigated whether previous exercise level determines cardiovascular outcome. METHODS: In this post hoc analysis of the RACE 4 randomized trial, we analyzed all patients with a completed questionnaire on sports participation. Three subgroups were made based on lifetime sports hours up to randomization and previous compliance to the international physical activity guidelines...
April 10, 2024: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise