Supervised Exercise Compared to PAP in Patients With Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Atrial Fibrillation focused on measuring Physiotherapist led group-based exercise, Physical activity, Atrial fibrillation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- permanent atrial fibrillation verified with electrocardiogram (ECG),
- left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) ≥ 45% and
- no significant valvular lesions verified by echocardiography
Exclusion Criteria:
- Coronary event or angina pectoris within 3 months prior to inclusion,
- stroke with residual symptoms,
- presence of pacemaker or
- not able to participate in functional tests due to other disabilities, or
- to read Swedish.
Sites / Locations
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital and Alingsås Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Exercise group
PAP group
The group-based exercise program consists of 60-minute sessions twice a week for 3 months, including central circulatory exercise performed on an ergometer cycle and muscle training, and one or two occasions of home-based exercise. The exercise program are designed after the patients requirements and with the intensity 13-17 on the RPE 6-20 scale
The patients randomized PAP will receive a PAP prescription and a physical activity diary. The PAP and physical activity diary will be followed up at 6 and 12 weeks after the inclusion.