Aims Previous studies have established an association between exercise intolerance and
increased morbidity and mortality in congenital heart disease patients. We aimed to clarify if …

Background—Parameters of cardiopulmonary exercise testing were recently identified as
strong predictors of mortality in adults with congenital heart disease. We hypothesized that …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe exercise performance during the first 2
decades of life in Fontan survivors by a cross-sectional study and to identify factors that …

Background—Limited data exist with which to stratify risk in adult congenital heart disease
(ACHD). An increased ventilatory response to exercise, expressed as ventilation per unit of …

Objectives: To determine physical activity levels in paediatric patients who underwent the
Fontan procedure, and their relationship to functional status and exercise capacity. Study …

Objectives. The exercise capacity of children with congenital heart disease (CHD) is often
depressed. This depression is thought to be attributable to (1) residual hemodynamic …

Although long-term survival is now the norm, Fontan patients face significant morbidity and
premature mortality. Wide variation exists in long-term Fontan management. With an aim of …

The aim of the current literature study was to perform a literature review of the factors
contributing to exercise limitation and physiological response to exercise in patients with …

Background A multicenter study of pectus excavatum was described previously. This report
presents our final results. Study Design Patients treated surgically at 11 centers were …

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 …