Physical fitness in adults with isolated secundum atrial septal defects
Patients with less complex ACHD, such as secundum ASD, may have impaired muscular fitness and cardiorespiratory endurance. Therefore, all patients with ACHD could be offered tests of physical fitness. These tests are necessary when prescribing individualized exercise, as suggested by guidelines.
Authors
- Åsa Cider (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2140-8569)
- Emelie Dahlin
- Peter Eriksson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0794-4066)
- Anna-Klara Zetterström
- Linda Ashman Kröönström (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4148-4844)
- Zacharias Mandalenakis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5093-9743)
- Mikael Dellborg
Institutions
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE)
- University of Gothenburg (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Cardiology Congenital Heart Disease
- Published
- 2025-10-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcchd.2025.100632
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00