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This heart rhythm disorder causes irregular and often fast beats. If left unchecked, this arrhythmia increases the risk of blood clots and stroke.<\/p>\n
A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that even a low level of physical activity may be beneficial for people with atrial fibrillation.<\/p>\n
More than 87,000 people were included in the study<\/p>\n
More than 87,340 Norwegian adults aged 30 to 99 participated in the study. years old. Of those, 6,539 had atrial fibrillation and were receiving standard treatment for the condition.<\/p>\n
Participants were followed for an average of 13.5 years. Researchers analyzed data on stroke and mortality, while participants reported how often they exercised, for how long, and at what intensity.<\/p>\n
They were divided into four groups: inactive, low, moderate, and high activity.<\/p>\n
Even a little exercise may be beneficial<\/p>\n
Moderately active people exercised at least 30 minutes almost every day, while the low-active group did moderate exercise. almost every day, but less than 15 minutes.<\/p>\n
Compared to people who were not physically active, those with moderate or high activity had about a 20 percent lower risk of stroke.<\/p>\n
Even low activity was associated with about a 9 percent lower risk.<\/p>\n
This does not mean that physical activity guarantees that stroke will not occur. The figure of 20 percent shows a relative reduction in risk compared to inactive people, Telegrafi reports.<\/p>\n
Why physical activity can be important<\/p>\n
In atrial fibrillation, the heart beats irregularly and blood can get stuck in some parts of the heart, creating conditions for the formation of clots. A clot that reaches the brain can cause a stroke.<\/p>\n
The study showed that people with atrial fibrillation who were physically active not only had a lower risk of stroke, but lived an average of 6 to 14 months longer than inactive people with the same arrhythmia.<\/p>\n
This is a statistical average and does not mean that every active person will live exactly that long.<\/p>\n
No. necessarily. One of the most interesting findings is that the benefits were seen even in people with relatively little activity.<\/p>\n
If a person with atrial fibrillation has not been physically active, it is not necessary to immediately start jogging or intense exercise.<\/p>\n
daily walking;
\n a few short walks during the day;
\n light exercises according to physical condition;
\n gradual increase in activity time.<\/p>\n
Even 10 to 15 minutes of moderate activity may be better than no movement at all.<\/p>\n
Physical activity does not replace therapy<\/p>\n
This is especially important: exercise should not be considered a substitute for treating atrial fibrillation.<\/p>\n
Drugs to control heart rhythm or frequency and, when necessary, anticoagulants to prevent clots, have a different role than physical activity.<\/p>\n
A person with atrial fibrillation should not stop or change therapy on their own initiative just because they have started to exercise.<\/p>\n
If you want to start more intense activity, especially after a long period of inactivity, consultation with a cardiologist is advised.<\/p>\n
The main message is simple: even a little movement can be better than none, but it must be done safely and in addition to the treatment described by the doctor.<\/p>\n
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