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Endurance sports is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation after ablation for atrial flutter
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Introduction Sports activity has been associated with the development of atrial arrhythmias. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is frequently observed after successful ablation for atrial flutter. Sports activity as a risk factor for AF development after flutter ablation has not been studied.Methods We analyzed outcome in 137 patients (83% men) after ablation for isthmus-dependent atrial flutter (excluding patients with concomitant ablation for atrial tachycardia or fibrillation). Sports activity before and after ablation was evaluated by detailed questionnaires. Endurance sports was defined as (semi-)competitive participation in cycling, running or swimming for > or =3 h/week (and for > or =3 years pre-ablation). Median follow-up was 2.5 years. Survival free of AF was evaluated with Kaplan-Meier curves and log-rank statistics. Multivariate analysis was based on Cox proportional hazard evaluation.Results Acute ablation success was 99% and flutter recurrence 4.4%. Thirty-one patients (23%) had been regularly engaged in endurance sports before ablation and 19 (14%) continued regular sports activity afterwards. Those performing sports were slightly younger. A history of endurance sports was a significant risk factor for post-ablation AF (univariate HR 1.96 (1.19-3.22), p<0.01, and multivariate HR 1.81 (1.10-2.98), p=0.02). Also continuation of endurance sports activity after ablation showed a trend for increased risk to develop AF despite a relatively small sample size (n=19; multivariate HR 1.68 (0.92-3.06), p=0.08). Cox proportional hazard calculations revealed a 10% and 11% increased risk for AF development per weekly hour sport performed before and after ablation respectively (p<0.01 for both).Conclusion A history of endurance sports activity is associated with the development of AF after ablation of atrial flutter.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Heidbüchel, H., Anné, W., Willems, R., Adriaenssens, B., Van de Werf, F., & Ector, H.
- Affiliations
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven (BE)
- Corresponding author
- Heidbüchel, Hein
- Venue
- International Journal of Cardiology
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2006-02
- Volume
- 107
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 67-72
- ISSN
- 0167-5273 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2034272555
- Cited by
- 180
- References
- 20
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 7 · 2022: 4 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 17 · 2019: 10 · 2018: 11 · 2017: 10 · 2016: 10 · 2015: 15 · 2014: 11 · 2013: 15 · 2012: 10
- FWCI
- 3.16
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- International Journal of Cardiology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Keywords
- endurance sports, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, catheter ablation, isthmus-dependent atrial flutter, post-ablation atrial fibrillation, atrial arrhythmias
- MeSH terms
- Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Physical Endurance, Prospective Studies, Surveys and Questionnaires, Risk Factors, Sports, Exercise, Proportional Hazards Models, Catheter Ablation, Risk Assessment
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