Outcomes of a Remote Cardiac Rehabilitation Program for Patients Undergoing Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Pilot Study.
Satish MisraKaren NiaziKamala SwayampakalaAmanda BlackmonMelissa LangElizabeth DavenportSherry SaxonhouseJohn FedorBrian PowellJoseph ThompsonJohn HolshouserRohit MehtaPublished in: JMIR cardio (2023)
An asynchronous remotely supervised exercise program augmented with AF-specific educational components for patients with AF was feasible and well received in this pilot study. While improvements in patient metrics like BMI and 6MWT are encouraging, they should be viewed as hypothesis generating. Based on insights gained, future program iterations will include particular attention to improved technology for data aggregation, adjustment of self-monitoring targets based on observed adherence, and protocol-driven exercise titration. The study design will need to incorporate strategies to facilitate the recruitment of a diverse and representative participant cohort.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- quality improvement
- patients undergoing
- catheter ablation
- high intensity
- physical activity
- machine learning
- randomized controlled trial
- left atrial
- heart failure
- resistance training
- case report
- type diabetes
- electronic health record
- direct oral anticoagulants
- big data
- artificial intelligence
- mitral valve
- deep learning