Exercise tolerance, pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, and quality of life in children and adolescents with rheumatic heart disease
Conclusions: Children and adolescents with rheumatic heart disease have reduced exercise tolerance, which is related to their higher baseline heart rate; they also show impaired expiratory strength and quality of life.
Source: Revista Paulista de Pediatria - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
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