Physical activity for people with congenital heart disease
In people with congenital heart disease regular physical activity is still important and should be promoted.
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association reminds doctors and people with congenital heart disease that regular physical activity is still important and should be promoted. Congenital heart disease is estimated to affect more than 859,000 children and 850,000 adults in the United States. These are structural heart problems that have existed since birth.
According to the Statement:
It is true that some irregular heart rate conditions may require restriction of physical activity. But for most, physical activity can be unlimited and we should promote it. Most patients with congenital heart disease are relatively sedentary. However, the physical, psychological, and social health benefits of physical activity are important for this population. This is because they are at risk of exercise intolerance, obesity and other diseases. According to the statement. Recommendations for activity promotion are based on general recommendations for physical activity for healthy children and adults because only a limited amount of research has been done on physical activity in patients with heart disease.
