In a previous paper, as the first of a series of three on the importance of characteristics and
modalities of physical activity (PA) and exercise in the management of cardiovascular health …

Although for most children the process of atherosclerosis is subclinical, dramatically
accelerated atherosclerosis occurs in some pediatric disease states, with clinical coronary …

Eight years have passed since the publication of the only guideline on cardiac rehabilitation
(CR) in Japan,“Guidelines for rehabilitation in patients with cardiovascular disease (JCS …

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 …

Principles of Biostatistics, Third Edition is a concepts-based introduction to statistical
procedures that prepares public health, medical, and life sciences students to conduct and …

Background: Multicenter longitudinal objective data for survival into adulthood of patients
who have undergone Fontan procedures are lacking. Objectives: This study sought to …

All children have a natural need to move, play, and perform activities. Physical activity is
necessary for optimal physical, emotional, and psychosocial development for healthy …

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 …

The type of intermittent claudication for which exercise training is recommended in the
present guidelines is ischemic claudication due to chronic obstruction of peripheral arteries …

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