Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects nearly 1% of births. As survival rates have dramatically improved, the majority of individuals with CHD now live into adulthood. As …
S Callaghan, ML Morrison, PP McKeown… - Open …, 2021 - openheart.bmj.com
Objective The main objective of this study was to ascertain if a structured intervention programme can improve the biophysical health of young children with congenital heart …
Low levels of habitual physical activity in children and adolescents with congenital heart disease (CHD) leads to various negative health outcomes, yet review of the literature …
SE Gosbell, JG Ayer, DR Lubans, JS Coombes… - CJC Pediatric and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Physical activity participation is critical for optimal physical, psychological, and cognitive health in children and adults living with congenital heart disease (CHD). Majority of the …
Background While exercise training is beneficial in the prevention and management of many chronic diseases, the role of exercise training in children and adolescents with congenital …
J Siaplaouras, C Albrecht, P Helm, E Sticker… - Monatsschrift …, 2019 - Springer
Background Adequate physical activity is an important component of a healthy, age- appropriate development even in children and adolescents with congenital heart disease …
Abstract Background Most (> 90%) children with congenital health defects are not active enough for optimal health. Proactively promoting physical activity during every clinic visit is …
K Hansen, S Tierney - Current opinion in cardiology, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Regular exercise is essential for children with congenital heart disease and providers must take an active role in providing exercise recommendations for their patients. Exercise …
The population of adults living with congenital heart disease (CHD) has grown rapidly in recent decades due to major advances in surgical and medical care. Although the benefits …