International journal of cardiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of short-term exercise training on symptoms and quality of life in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation.
A randomised study was conducted to determine if short-term exercise training in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation (AF) might improve symptoms and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). ⋯ The study demonstrates a significant improvement in HRQoL, symptoms during exercise testing and exercise capacity after a short-term exercise training program in patients with chronic AF.