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CAN I SWIM REGULARLY WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

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  While most forms of exercise are beneficial to cardiac health and protective against AFIB. It is to be noted that mild- or moderate-intensity exercise is typically observed to be protective but on the other side; intense exercise typically carries a higher  risk of atrial fibrillation . It is really important to understand the relationship curve between exercises and Afib which clearly shows that the more you exercise, the lower your risk of Afib — up to a point. But if you exercise more than a certain amount, your risk rises.  It is advised for  people with atrial fibrillation  not to push themselves too hard when they exercise and to be within their limits. Swimming Routine with Atrial Fibrillation Apart from following a routine with normal walking and bicycle exercises, Doctors suggest swimming can also be considered a wise option if done in moderation and not at a competitive level. However, there is an association between high-intensity exercise over time and the diagnosis of a