The impact of cardiac rehabilitation on atrial fibrillation recurrence after pulmonary vein isolation: results of a large retrospective study
Overall, we did not observe a lower AF recurrence in post-PVI patients with a CR program. Nevertheless, physical activity from the CR program may have long-term benefits based on weight loss and VO<sub>2</sub> max increase.
Authors
- Lien Desteghe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8641-4658)
- Johan Vijgen
- G Geebelen
- Rana Onder
- P D Dendale
- Hein Heidbuchel
- Martijn Scherrenberg
Institutions
- University of Antwerp (BE)
- Jessa Hospital (BE)
- Antwerp University Hospital (BE)
- Hasselt University (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
- Published
- 2026-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2025.1717749
- Primary Topic
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- European Commission
- Universiteit Hasselt