Internal medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
One-year Aerobic Interval Training Improves Endothelial Dysfunction in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Randomized Trial.
Objective To evaluate the effects of one-year aerobic interval training on endothelial dysfunction in patients with atrial fibrillation. Methods Seventy-four patients with atrial fibrillation (53 men, 21 women; mean age 63±6 years old) were randomized into a 1-year continuous aerobic interval training (CT), 6-month detraining after 6 months of aerobic interval training (DT), or medical treatment only (MT) group. Aerobic interval training was performed 3 times a week for 1 year or 6 months, with an exercise intensity of 85-95% of the peak heart rate. ⋯ MT: 0.86±0.28 pg/mL, p=0.015). Conclusion One-year aerobic interval training improves endothelial dysfunction in patients with atrial fibrillation and is primarily associated with the reduction in circulating thrombogenic and pro-inflammatory factors. A definitive way to sustain these improvements is the long-term continuation of aerobic training.
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Comment Letter Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of Long-term Exercise Training on the Endothelial Function in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Randomized Trial.