Cardiac rehabilitation after catheter ablation of atrial fibrilation

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia worldwide. Besides antiarrhythmic drugs and electrical cardioversion, atrial fibrillation can be treated with a newer technique called catheter ablation. Patients suffering a catheter ablation can benefit from an integrated rehabilitation programme like all other patients suffering a cardiac surgery. Physical training and psycho-educative consultations are specific after catheter ablation and integrated rehabilitation can improve mental health, physical capacity and permits return to sports activities.

Keywords

• atrial fibrillation
• ablation
• rehabilitation
• exercise