Exercise-based Cardiac Rehabilitation After Thoracoscopic Ablation in Patients With Persisent Atrial Fibrillation

Samsung Medical Center24 enrolled

Overview

Thoracoscopic ablation is a promising treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation. However, the postoperative rehabilitation is very important to prevent early recurrence of atrial arrhythmia. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of professional cardiac rehabilitation in patients after thoracoscopic ablation.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Atrial Fibrillation, Persistent Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiopulmonary Fitness

Interventions

cardiac rehabilitationOTHER

rehabilitation performed by professional trainers

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 80 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * patients who underwent thoracoscopic ablation due to persisent atrial fibrillation Exclusion Criteria: * below 18 years * over 80 years old * malignancy * pregnancy

Locations (1)

Samsung Medical Center

Seoul, South Korea

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Recurrence of atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation recurrence after surgical treatment

Time frame: every 6 months for 1 year

functional recovery

exercise capacity and international physical activity questionnaire

Time frame: 6 months after intervention

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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