Exercise-based Cardiac Rehabilitation for Atrial Fibrillation

Summary

The investigators aim to conduct a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) with embedded feasibility study to evaluate an exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (ExCR) programme when delivered to patients with atrial fibrillation on the waiting list for catheter ablation. Our overall objective is to test the feasibility and acceptability of an evidence-based ExCR intervention prior to evaluation in a future randomized controlled trial (RCT).

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
* Aged ≥18 years.
* Diagnosed with AF and on a waiting list or referred for medical treatment for symptomatic AF (eg catheter ablation).
* Is eligible and willing to take part in an ExCR programme.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Blood pressure \>180/100.
* Unstable angina.
* Severe valvular heart disease as diagnosed by echocardiography.
* Heart failure New York Heart Association (NYHA) class 4.
* \<6 months post-transplant.
* Resting/uncontrolled tachycardia.
* Stroke in last 6 weeks.
* Cardiac sarcoidosis.
* Injury or disability preventing exercise.
* Inability to understand trial procedures e.g. difficulties with speaking and understanding the English language.

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