Do you typically include exercise restrictions and/or alcohol intake restrictions in routine counseling for patients with atrial fibrillation?
If so, what are they?
Answer from: at Community Practice
I counsel on adopting a heart-healthy diet, exercising regularly, limiting alcohol (reasonable amounts of caffeine likely not a big deal), quitting smoking, managing stress, and ensuring quality sleep, especially treating sleep apnea.
No exercise restrictions (unless they do extreme exercise; data ...