Start-to-Sport – Feasibility and efficacy of individualized, telemonitored, home-based exercise for adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease KU Leuven
Almost 1% of all baby’s is born with a heart defect (CHD) and most of them survive. Even though outcomes are good, they need lifelong follow-up because of a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases. Studies have shown that patients with CHD are not active enough and that a substantial amount of patients is overweight. Hence preventive strategies and education should not only focus on the heart problem, but also on a healthy lifestyle including ...