Journal article
Aerobic capacity in adults with various congenital heart diseases
Abstract
As an increasing number of patients with congenital heart disease reach adulthood, more information is needed regarding outcomes. The first signs of impaired heart function may appear during exercise testing. The aim of the present study was to establish mean values for maximal oxygen uptake in adults with various congenital heart diseases. Patients from 6 major diagnostic groups were identified, including patients with atrial septal defect …
Authors
Fredriksen PM; Veldtman G; Hechter S; Therrien J; Chen A; Warsi MA; Freeman M; Liu P; Siu S; Thaulow E
Journal
The American Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 87, No. 3, pp. 310–314
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
February 2001
DOI
10.1016/s0002-9149(00)01364-3
ISSN
0002-9149