Echocardiography and MRI parameters associated with exercise capacity in patients after the arterial switch operation.

CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that ASO patients frequently experience reduced exercise capacity. Echocardiographic evidence of main pulmonary artery stenosis and increased right ventricular pressure were associated with reduced exercise capacity, and are therefore key to monitor during serial follow-up of ASO patients.
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Source: Journal of Cardiology - May 9, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Warmerdam EG, Magni F, Leiner T, Doevendans PA, Sieswerda GT, van Wijk SW, Breur HM, Driesen BW, Grotenhuis HB, Takken T Tags: J Cardiol Source Type: research