Tele-Rehabilitation After Catheter Ablation in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

This study aims to investigate the effects of remotely supervised cardiac telerehabilitation in patients with atrial fibrillation who have undergone catheter ablation. Participants will be randomly assigned to a cardiac telerehabilitation group or a control group. The telerehabilitation group will receive a 12-week remotely supervised exercise program in addition to standard care, consisting of aerobic, strengthening, and stretching exercises. The control group will receive standard care and general exercise guidance without an individualized exercise program. Functional exercise capacity, muscle strength, arterial stiffness, heart rate variability, quality of life, physical activity, balance, cognitive function, anxiety and depression, and atrial fibrillation recurrence will be evaluated.

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 50-75 years. * Diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and treated with catheter ablation. * Have a smartphone or computer compatible with the digital equipment provided for the study. * Have access to the Internet. * Provide written informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria * Presence of a non-cardiovascular condition (orthopedic or neurological) that limits participation in exercise. * Acute heart failure, cancer, or worsening of a comorbid condition within the previous 3 months that may affect the assessment or intervention. * Severe cognitive impairment. * Unwillingness to participate in the study.