Effect of Fontan geometry on exercise haemodynamics and its potential implications

Conclusions
Eliminating vessel narrowing in TCPCs and reducing elevated iPL at VAT could enhance exercise tolerance for patients with TCPCs. These findings could help plan surgical or catheter-based strategies to improve patients’ exercise capacity.

Source: Heart - October 27, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tang, E., Wei, Z., Whitehead, K. K., Khiabani, R. H., Restrepo, M., Mirabella, L., Bethel, J., Paridon, S. M., Marino, B. S., Fogel, M. A., Yoganathan, A. P. Tags: Congenital heart disease Source Type: research