Physical Capacity and Activity in Children With Congenital Heart Disease
Physical Capacity and Activity in Children With Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital malformations correspond to defects in organ morphogenesis identifiable at birth
 or intrauterine life, affecting 2-3% of births. Inside of these malformations, Congenital
 Heart Disease corresponds, in particular, to structural defects of the heart or major blood
 vessels thereof may or may not be associated with other types of syndromes.The resolution is
 usually surgical.

 Also, these patients present a decrease in physical fitness, psychological imbalance, lower
 quality of life and risk significant morbidity and mortality from respiratory infections
 among other problems.

 This can have severe consequences for health in the medium and long term. The habits acquired
 during childhood and adolescence are determinant for the adult life, being relevant levels of
 activity and physical condition, especially in children with pathologies.

 In this way, it is vital to know from childhood parameters that indicate the baseline state
 of these patients according to the levels of physical activity, exercise capacity,
 nutritional status and quality of life. These will be key indicators to take into account in
 the future, to adapt rehabilitation plans that will reduce the effects of their condition.

 The objective of this protocol is To characterize the levels of Activity, and Physical
 Capacity of children with congenital heart disease regularly treated at the Cardiovascular
 Center of Dr. Luis Hospital Calvo Mackenna, compared to healthy children matched by age and
 sex.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Children with Tetralogy of Fallot corrected

 -  Age from 6 to 15 years

 -  Assistants to periodic control at HLCM Cardiovascular Center

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Morbid obesity

 -  Musculoskeletal disorders that impede physical activity

 -  Neurological comorbidity

 -  Respiratory comorbidity in the last 30 days.

 -  Pacemaker users