Summary

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia encountered in clinical practice and is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and health care expenditures. Prevention of AF is of major public health importance; however, up to 58% of the risk factors for AF are currently unknown. Therefore, the prevention of AF is critical. This article discusses the role of exercise in AF, the effect of supplements on AF, role of the treatment of sleep apnea in the prevention of AF, as well as cultures lifestyle and psychosocial interventions.