Leg lean mass correlates with exercise systemic output in young Fontan patients.

Catherine M AvitabileDavid J GoldbergMary B LeonardZhenglun Alan WeiElaine TangStephen M ParidonAjit P YoganathanMark A FogelKevin K Whitehead

Published in: Heart (British Cardiac Society) (2017)

In our cohort, there was a strong linear correlation between LLMZ and change in both CI and Qsi from rest to exercise, suggesting that Fontan patients with higher LLMZ may be better able to augment systemic output during exercise, improving performance.

Keyphrases

high intensity
end stage renal disease
physical activity
resistance training
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
middle aged
patient reported