Article
Atrial Fibrillation and Exercise: Exercise Recommendations
Strength & Conditioning Journal
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
6-1-2019
Disciplines
Abstract
Atrial fibrillation (AF), characterized by a rapid pulse rate and an irregular heart rhythm. It is a more common cardiac arrhythmia. AF may lack symptoms, although fatigue and an impaired exercise ability are common symptoms. This column will discuss exercise testing and training recommendations as well as special considerations.
DOI
10.1519/SSC.0000000000000446
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Pages
118-123
Citation Information
Sorace, P., Ronai, P., & Berry, R. (2019). Atrial fibrillation and exercise: Exercise recommendations. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 41(3), 118-123. doi: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000446
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