Yoga on Arrhythmia Burden and Quality of Life in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD, FACC84 enrolled

Overview

Studies in the past have shown that yoga could relieve stress which is the most common trigger for recurrent episodes of atrial fibrillation. Breathing exercises in yoga are found to influence the autonomic nervous system (particularly parasympathetic) and thus reduce palpitations. This study hypothesizes that patients with atrial fibrillation might benefit by practicing yoga. Yoga may also help to better control heart rate and rhythm when used in combination with usual medical management.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Atrial Fibrillation

Interventions

Yoga trainingOTHER

Yoga training for 12 weeks

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 25 YearsMax age: 80 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ages 25-80 Exclusion Criteria: * Advanced malignancy or severe co-morbid conditions such as severe heart failure and with life expectancy less than 1 year * Pregnant women * Unmedicated or uncontrolled high blood pressure * A past history of pneumothorax * Severe cervical spondylitis and cervical, thoracic or lumbar disc prolapse * Carotid stenosis * History of psychosis or substance abuse * History of epilepsy * Glaucoma * History of total hip replacement * Ablation within 3 months of the start date of study * Patients who have not seen a cardiovascular physician in the last year

Locations (1)

University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

frequency and duration of atrial fibrillation episodes

Time frame: 12 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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