Table 8 Non-pharmacological interventions recommended by the included CPGs for AF
Intervention types | Recommended self-managed non-pharmacological interventions | COR/LOE | Grading system used | Guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Physical activity | Physical activity, excluding excessive endurance exercise, may promote AF. Form: NR Duration/Frequency: NR | IIa/C | ESC Guidelines Classification Scheme | ESC AF (2020) |
Weight management | Weight loss, combined with risk factor modification for overweight and obese patients with AF | I/B-R | ACC/AHA Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendation Classification System (Updated August 2015) | AHA/ACC/HRS AF (2019) |
Weight management | Weight loss in conjunction with the management of other risk factors for obese patients with AF | IIa/B | ESC Guidelines Classification Scheme | ESC AF (2020) |
Alcohol limit | Avoid excessive alcohol | IIa/B | ESC Guidelines Classification Scheme | ESC AF (2020) |