In this scientific statement from the American Heart Association, experts in the field of
cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease) in children address 2 issues: the most current …

The assessment of functional capacity reflects the ability to perform activities of daily living
that require sustained aerobic metabolism. The integrated efforts and health of the …

With regard to a literature search for this revision, no specific strategy or formal data quality
assessment was used. Each of the 15 members of the writing group has specific expertise …

The recommendations listed in this document are, whenever possible, evidence based. An
extensive evidence review was conducted as the document was compiled through …

The American Heart Association recognizes the importance of physically active lifestyles to
the health and well-being of children and adults with congenital heart defects. Counseling of …

This statement summarizes the information available on specific exercise test protocols and
outcome parameters used in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and provides expert …

Physical activity plays an important role in children's cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal
health, mental and behavioral health, and physical, social, and cognitive development …

Objectives”, explains how to select and use various test methods for evaluating disease
states, the prognosis, and the effects of treatment. References to the literature published …

The primary function of the cardiopulmonary system is to provide blood flow (and oxygen) in
quantities sufficient to support the metabolic needs of the body. The capacity of the …

Stress echocardiography is an established method for the diagnosis and prognostic
stratification of coronary artery disease. In the last few years, the tremendous technological …