Women's Health Initiative Silent Atrial Fibrillation Recording Study (WHISH STAR)
Atrial Fibrillation
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Atrial Fibrillation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects already enrolled in the parent WHISH study.
- Subjects who are at high risk of developing atrial fibrillation.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects who have had atrial fibrillation at baseline.
Sites / Locations
- Stanford University School of Medicine
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Physical Activity Intervention
Usual Activity Control
The Physical Activity Intervention Group will receive guidance on being physically active, including aerobics, flexibility, balance, strength, and decreased sedentary time. The primary resource is the National Institute of Aging Go4Life exercise and physical activity materials. The materials are based on the United States national guidelines for physical activity for older adults. Participants will wear the Zio patch monitor (electrocardiographic loop monitoring device) for 8 days at baseline, as well as at 6 months and again at one year, for a total of 3 times.
Participants will wear the Zio patch monitor (electrocardiographic loop monitoring device) for 8 days at baseline, as well as at 6 months and again at one year, for a total of 3 times. Participants carry about their normal activities during this period.