Blar i forfatter Idrettshøgskolen "Løchen, Maja-Lisa"

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    • The ambiguity of physical activity, exercise and atrial fibrillation 

      Morseth, Bente; Løchen, Maja-Lisa; Ariansen, Inger Kristine Holtermann; Myrstad, Marius; Thelle, Dag Steinar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-02-07)
      Although commonly associated with cardiovascular disease or other medical conditions, atrial fibrillation may also occur in individuals without any known underlying conditions. This manifestation of atrial fibrillation has been linked to extensive and long-term exercise, as prolonged endurance exercise has shown to increase prevalence and risk of atrial fibrillation. In contrast, more modest physical ...

    • Physical activity, resting heart rate, and atrial fibrillation: the Tromsø Study 

      Morseth, Bente; Graff-Iversen, Sidsel; Jacobsen, Bjarne K.; Jørgensen, Lone; Nyrnes, Audhild; Thelle, Dag Steinar; Vestergaard, Peter; Løchen, Maja-Lisa (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-03-10)
      Aims: The objective was to examine the association of physical activity and resting heart rate (RHR) with hospital-diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) in a Norwegian cohort. <p> Methods and Results: This prospective study included 20 484 adults (50.3% men) who participated in the third Tromsø Study survey in 1986-1987. At baseline, physical activity was assessed by a validated questionnaire, and ...