Thoracic Skeletal Muscle and Exercise Capacity in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: A Cross‐Sectional Imaging Analysis
Abnormal skeletal muscle parameters observed on thoracic cross-sectional imaging are associated with diminished exercise capacity in ACHD patients. Assessment of thoracic skeletal muscle characteristics may enable early detection of muscle loss, providing valuable insights into the complex factors contributing to exercise limitations in this population.
Authors
- Ravi Ashwath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3733-339X)
- Jacob Steffen
- Osamah Aldoss (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8588-2836)
- Jennifer Maldonado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4909-5237)
- Seth Garton
- Prashob Porayette (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9078-5128)
- Colleen Lancial
- Krista Young
Institutions
- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (US)
- Medical College of Wisconsin (US)
- University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.70157
- Primary Topic
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00