Does High-Intensity Endurance Training Increase the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation, physical activity and endurance training.

INTRODUCTION Clinical practice and the results of some studies may indicate that physical exercise in the form of endurance training may influence the development of atrial fibrillation (AF). The aim of this paper is to evaluate the scientific background for the hypothesis that there is a connection between physical activity and AF. MATERIAL AND METHOD This paper is a review article based on ...

Effect of High Intensity Interval Training on the Level of Atrial Fibrillation, Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 and Klotho Protein in Male Rats with Renal Failure

Introduction: Cardiovascular problems and atrial fibrillation is one of the most prevalent secondary consequences in hemodialysis patients. This study aimed to examine the effect of high intensity interval training on the level of atrial fibrillation, fibroblast growth factor 23 and Klotho in male rats with chronic kidney disease. Methods: In this study, 30 male rats Wistar (7-8 weeks) were ra...

Does Endurance Exercise Training Increase the Need for Dietary Antioxidants?

1 KEY POINTS • Prolonged exercise at 65-80% VO 2 max increases the production of radicals in the contracting skeletal muscles. This exercise-induced radical production often results in oxidative damage to skeletal muscle fibers and contributes to muscle fatigue. • Antioxidant supplements are widely available and are commonly consumed by endurance athletes. Arguments exist both for and against t...

Independent Effect of Digoxin in Preventing Atrial Fibrillation in High Risk Patients after CABG Surgery

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common arrhythmias after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. AF can result in hemodynamic instability, thromboembolic events, increase the perioperative myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, stroke, more length of hospital stay (LOHS) and cost of treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the independent effect of...

Does endurance exercise cause atrial fibrillation in women?