ArticleHeart rhythm O22021
A SMART approach to reducing paroxysmal atrial fibrillation symptoms: Results from a pilot randomized controlled trial.
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- Neurocardiology: Brain-Heart Interactions in the Heart.MedComm · 2026Review
- The Anxiety-AFib connection: a systematic review of mental health and arrhythmia interactions.Global cardiology science & practice · 2026Review
- Patients' Experiences and Unmet Needs in Atrial Fibrillation: Implications for Person-Centred Care.Scandinavian journal of caring sciences · 2026Article
- A bidirectional relationship between atrial fibrillation and depression: epidemiology, mechanisms, and clinical implications.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Review
- Navigating atrial fibrillation in an endurance athlete: Evaluation, risk stratification, lifestyle modifications, and therapeutic considerations.HeartRhythm case reports · 2025Article
- Bioinformatics and functional experiments reveal thatJournal of thoracic disease · 2023Article
- Testing psychosocial mediators of a mind-body resiliency intervention for cancer survivors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- Mind and body interventions in cardiology : The importance of the brain-heart connection.Herz · 2022Review
- Atrial fibrillation.Nature reviews. Disease primers · 2016Article
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Abstract
backgroundStress and negative emotions contribute to atrial fibrillation (AF). Mind-body practices decrease stress and negative emotions and may reduce AF episodes and improve quality of life for patients with AF.
objectiveWe examined the effects of a multimodal mind-body program, the SMART Program, on AF-related quality of life in patients with paroxysmal AF (PAF).
methodsIn this randomized, waitlist-controlled pilot trial, 18 subjects with PAF participated in an 8-week SMART Program delivered online immediately or 3 months later. Validated measures were completed at baseline and at 3 and 6 months (waitlist group only).
resultsComparing pre- vs post-program scores among all 18 participants, subjects reported improvement in AF-related quality of life (Cohen's d = 0.75,
conclusionThe SMART Program, delivered virtually, may enhance positive emotions and coping with stress as well as decrease negative emotions and AF symptoms. These results warrant a larger trial to better understand the potential benefits of such programs for patients with PAF.
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