A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Daniel Carlos Garlipp
, Raphael Boesche Guimaraes
, Simone Louise Savaris
, Clovis Froemming Junior
, Oscar Dutra
, [...]
Daniel Carlos Garlipp
, Raphael Boesche Guimaraes
, Simone Louise Savaris
, Clovis Froemming Junior
, Oscar Dutra
, [...]
DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20190055
Abstract Background: The relationship between exercise and atrial fibrillation (AF) is controversial. Objectives: To analyze the effects of physical activity on the incidence of atrial fibrillation using systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: Systematic review and meta-analysis of studies that relate physical exercise and atrial fibrillation. The following databases were searched: PubMed, BVS Saúde and Cochrane. The following descriptors were used: “atrial fibrillation”, “exercise”, “physical activity” and “exercise therapy”. All prospective, retrospective, cross-sectional and cohort studies were investigated. All statistical analyzes […]
Keywords: Exercise; Atrial Fibrillation; Asthma; Exercise Therapy; Cardiorespiratory Fitness; Review; Meta-Analysis as Topic