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

Can Exercise-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Increase Physical Activity in Patients Who Undergoing Totally Thoracoscopic Ablation?

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients who underwent thoracoscopic ablation due to persisent atrial fibrillation

Exclusion Criteria:

• below 18 years
• over 80 years old
• malignancy
• pregnancy