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Can A Home-Based Cardiac Physical Activity Program Improve The Physical Function Quality Of Life In Children With Fontan Circulation?, Roni M. Jacobsen, Salil Ginde, Kathleen Mussatto, Jennifer Neubauer, Michael G. Earing, Michael E. Danduran
Can A Home-Based Cardiac Physical Activity Program Improve The Physical Function Quality Of Life In Children With Fontan Circulation?, Roni M. Jacobsen, Salil Ginde, Kathleen Mussatto, Jennifer Neubauer, Michael G. Earing, Michael E. Danduran
Exercise Science Faculty Research and Publications
Objective
Patients after Fontan operation for complex congenital heart disease (CHD) have decreased exercise capacity and report reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Studies suggest hospital-based cardiac physical activity programs can improve HRQOL and exercise capacity in patients with CHD; however, these programs have variable adherence rates. The impact of a home-based cardiac physical activity program in Fontan survivors is unclear. This pilot study evaluated the safety, feasibility, and benefits of an innovative home-based physical activity program on HRQOL in Fontan patients.
Methods
A total of 14 children, 8–12 years, with Fontan circulation enrolled in a 12-week moderate/high intensity home-based …
Effect Of Fontan Fenestration On Regional Venous Oxygen Saturation During Exercise: Further Insights Into Fontan Fenestration Closure, Rohit S. Loomba, Michael E. Danduran, Jennifer E. Dixon, Rohit P. Rao
Effect Of Fontan Fenestration On Regional Venous Oxygen Saturation During Exercise: Further Insights Into Fontan Fenestration Closure, Rohit S. Loomba, Michael E. Danduran, Jennifer E. Dixon, Rohit P. Rao
Exercise Science Faculty Research and Publications
Fontan fenestration closure is a topic of great debate. The body of data regarding the risks and benefits of fenestration closure is limited yet growing. Previous studies have demonstrated that Fontan patients have less exercise capacity than those with normal cardiovascular anatomy. Differences also have been noted within various subgroups of Fontan patients such as whether Fontan is fenestrated or not. This study aimed to compare trends in regional oxygen saturations using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in patients with Fontan circulations during ramping exercise to further delineate differences between patients with and without a fenestration. It was hypothesized that Fontan patients …
The P Wave: Indicator Of Atrial Enlargement, Patrick Loftis
The P Wave: Indicator Of Atrial Enlargement, Patrick Loftis
Physician Assistant Studies Faculty Research and Publications
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