Key result
Reduced respiratory muscle strength in adults with congenital heart disease is associated with reduced exercise capacity and may cause overestimation of lung impairment.
Population
Young adults with congenital heart disease
Design
Editorial
Authors
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Highlights the role of peripheral factors, specifically reduced respiratory and skeletal muscle strength, in contributing to reduced exercise capacity in adults with congenital heart disease.
Highlights the role of peripheral factors, specifically reduced respiratory and skeletal muscle strength, in contributing to reduced exercise capacity in adults with congenital heart disease.
Anna Giardini (2011) conducted an editorial in congenital heart disease. Reduced respiratory muscle strength was evaluated. Reduced respiratory muscle strength in adults with congenital heart disease is associated with reduced exercise capacity and may cause overestimation of lung impairment.
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