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Gepubliceerd in: Netherlands Heart Journal 4/2007

01-04-2007 | review article

Exercise prescription for patients with a Fontan circulation: current evidence and future directions

Auteurs: T. Takken, H. J. Hulzebos, A. C. Blank, M. H. P. Tacken, P. J. M. Helders, J. L. M. Strengers

Gepubliceerd in: Netherlands Heart Journal | Uitgave 4/2007

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Abstract

It is well documented that children with a Fontan circulation have a reduced exercise capacity. One of the modalities to improve exercise capacity might be exercise training. We performed a systematic literature review on the effects of exercise training in patients with a Fontan circulation. Six published studies were included that reported on the effects of exercise training in 40 patients. All studies had a small sample size and/or did not include a control group.
Based on the six published studies we can conclude that children who have undergone a Fontan operation and who are in a stable haemodynamic condition can safely participate in an exercise training programme and that exercise training results in an improved exercise capacity. However, more research is needed to establish the optimal exercise mode, dose-response relation, and the effects of exercise training on cardiac function, peripheral muscle function, physical activity, and health-related quality of life. (Neth Heart J 2007; 15:142-7.)
Based on the six published studies we can conclude that children who have undergone a Fontan operation and who are in a stable haemodynamic condition can safely participate in an exercise training programme and that exercise training results in an improved exercise capacity. However, more research is needed to establish the optimal exercise mode, dose-response relation, and the effects of exercise training on cardiac function, peripheral muscle function, physical activity, and health-related quality of life. (Neth Heart J 2007; 15:142-7.)
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Metagegevens
Titel
Exercise prescription for patients with a Fontan circulation: current evidence and future directions
Auteurs
T. Takken
H. J. Hulzebos
A. C. Blank
M. H. P. Tacken
P. J. M. Helders
J. L. M. Strengers
Publicatiedatum
01-04-2007
Uitgeverij
Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
Gepubliceerd in
Netherlands Heart Journal / Uitgave 4/2007
Print ISSN: 1568-5888
Elektronisch ISSN: 1876-6250
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03085970

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