Physical Activity Levels in Children with Esophageal Atresia and Congenital Heart Disease: A Comparative Multicenter Study
Topic overview
This multicenter study compared physical activity levels in 69 children with isolated esophageal atresia to those with congenital heart disease and healthy controls, finding both surgical groups had significantly reduced moderate-to-vigorous activity, particularly among females and teenagers. The findings challenge the assumption that reduced activity in EA patients is primarily due to associated heart defects, highlighting the need for targeted physical activity promotion during clinical follow-up.
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- Children with esophageal atresia show reduced physical activity independent of congenital heart disease, challenging the assumption that CHD alone explains activity limitations.
- Both EA and CHD patients averaged 120 fewer minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity weekly compared to healthy controls (492 vs 613 minutes).
- Physical activity deficits worsen with age and are more pronounced in females with EA or CHD, identifying key at-risk subgroups.
- EA surgical type and current symptoms did not correlate with activity levels, suggesting systemic rather than anatomic factors drive inactivity.
- Clinicians should proactively promote physical activity during EA follow-up to prevent sedentary-related morbidity, especially in adolescent females.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Physical Activity Levels in Children with Esophageal Atresia and Congenital Heart Disease: A Comparative Multicenter Study. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-10-28. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9348?via_space=staycurrentmd
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