Publication

Moderate physical exercise: a simplified approach for ventricular rate control in older patients with atrial fibrillation

Journal Paper/Review - Jul 21, 2008

Units
PubMed
Doi

Citation
Plisiene J, Predel H, Kelm M, Heussen N, Tuerk S, Arndt M, Norra C, Latsch J, Knackstedt C, Haager G, Blumberg A, Schauerte P. Moderate physical exercise: a simplified approach for ventricular rate control in older patients with atrial fibrillation. Clin Res Cardiol 2008; 97:820-6.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Clin Res Cardiol 2008; 97
Publication Date
Jul 21, 2008
Issn Electronic
1861-0692
Pages
820-6
Brief description/objective

This prospective pilot-study was performed to assess whether regular moderate physical activity elevates the parasympathetic tone to the atrio-ventricular node and decreases VR during permanent AF.