Physical activity and weight are important predictors of health related quality of life in adults with congenital heart disease
Regular physical activity in ACHD patients is associated with better HRQoL. Patients with underweight and obesity alike are also at risk for impaired HRQoL. We suggest that ACHD follow-up visits should include counseling on life-style issues in order to enhance HRQoL and minimize modifiable risk factors for acquired cardiovascular disease.
Authors
- Joanna Hlebowicz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9515-7240)
- Constance G. Weismann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7477-7283)
- Faizatul Lela Jafar
Institutions
- Lund University (SE)
- Skåne University Hospital (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Cardiology Congenital Heart Disease
- Published
- 2025-04-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcchd.2025.100588
- Primary Topic
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00