Evaluation of athletes with complex congenital heart disease. Issue 6 (12th May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bates, Benjamin A.; Richards, Camille; Hall, Michael; Kerut, Edmund K.; Campbell, William; McMullan, Michael R.
• Is Part Of: Echocardiography. Volume 34:Issue 6(2017)
• Page Start: 934
• Page End: 936
• Publication Date: 2017-05-12
• Subjects: athlete's heart -- cardiac magnetic resonance imaging -- congenital heart disease -- d‐transposition of great arteries; Echocardiography -- Periodicals; Echocardiography -- Periodicals; 616.1207543
• DOI: 10.1111/echo.13562
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0742-2822

Abstract

Abstract : As a result of improvements in congenital heart surgery, there are more adults alive today with congenital heart disease (CHD) than children. Individuals with cardiac birth defects may be able to participate in physical activities but require proper cardiovascular evaluation. The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released guidelines in 2015 for athletes with cardiovascular abnormalities. The guidelines express that although restriction from competitive athletics may be indicated for some, the majority of individuals with CHD can and should engage in some form of physical activity. This case study demonstrates the importance of combining all aspects of history, physical examination, ECG, and imaging modalities to evaluate cardiac anatomy and function in young athletes with complex CHD.