Echocardiographic Parameters Associated With Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Physical Activity in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Survivors

CONCLUSION: This study reports that regular physical activity and adequate cardiorespiratory fitness were associated with a higher preventive fraction. Thus, engaging in physical activity prevents childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia survivors' cardiac dysfunctions. These findings are novel and clinically relevant in pediatric cardiooncology and provide additional evidence to strengthen the benefits of exercise as long-term care in childhood cancer survivors.PMID:37793652 | DOI:10.1123/jpah.2023-0100

Source: Journal of Physical Activity and Health - October 4, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Maxime Caru Pierre Dubois Daniel Curnier Gregor Andelfinger Maja Krajinovic Caroline Laverdi ère Daniel Sinnett Delphine P érié Source Type: research