Banks L, Dipchand AI, Manlhiot C, Millar K, McCrindle BW. Factors associated with low
physical activity levels following pediatric cardiac transplantation. Abstract: Background …

Treatment for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and other single ventricle conditions
requires a series of surgical interventions for long-term survival, typically culminating in the …

Objective. Previous studies have seldom compared functional capacity in children following
Fontan procedure alongside those with Glenn operation as destination therapy. We …

Background: Children with CHD are at risk for obesity and low levels of activity. These
factors are associated with an increased risk of poor outcome. Participation in organised …

Objective To analyze the aerobic fitness and evolution of exercise tolerance in patients with
single-ventricle physiology after total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) with an …

Background Our aim was to evaluate the intermittent use of a handheld ECG system for
detecting silent arrhythmias and cardiac autonomic dysfunction in children with …

Introduction Pediatric cardiac rehabilitation addresses physical and emotional challenges
related to underlying heart disease. While the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation have largely …

Kinder und Jugendliche trainieren von einer Stunde bis in extremis 30 Stunden pro Woche,
betreiben demzufolge Breitensport oder Spitzensport. Mädchen und Jungen sind in ihrer …

Congenital malformations of the heart and vessels occur in 5-9 per 1.000 live births.
Approximately 85% of the patients born with congenital malformations of the heart and …

Patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) have reduced physical activity compared to
healthy peers. Past interventions have focused on young children with CHD and …