Exercise testing remains a remarkably durable and versa-tile tool that provides valuable
diagnostic and prognostic information regarding patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary …

Aims We aimed to investigate the distribution of exercise capacity across the spectrum of
adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) using own data and the published experience and to …

2018 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: A
Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on …

The recommendations listed in this guideline are, whenever possible, evidence-based. An
initial extensive evidence review, which included literature derived from research involving …

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 …

From an evidence-based perspective, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPX) is a
wellsupported assessment technique in both the United States (US) and Europe. The …

Abstract Aims The New York Heart Association functional classification (NYHA class) is often
used to describe the functional capacity of adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) …

Conclusions................................ 2270 Disclosures................................ 2271 Appendixes 1:
Universal CPX Reporting Form.................. 2271A 2: Prognostic and Diagnostic Stratification …

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 …

Life expectancy and quality of life for those born with congenital heart disease (CHD) have
greatly improved over the past 3 decades. While representing a great advance for these …