Cardiac rehabilitation in children and adolescents with long QT syndrome: the RYTHMO'FIT pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To assess the feasibility, acceptability, safety, and short-term benefits of a tailored cardiac rehabilitation program for children and adolescents with long QT syndrome (LQTS).

Methods

Eight participants, aged between 6 and 18, with a positive LQTS genotype and impaired cardiorespiratory fitness, were enrolled in a 12-week centre-based cardiac rehabilitation program. The program included supervised exercise training group sessions (aerobic, resistance, and outdoor activities) and patient education workshops. Feasibility, acceptability, and safety of the program were prospectively monitored. Feedback from the parents, children, and professionals involved was collected from qualitative interviews. Short-term effects on cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle fitness, phy

SUBMITTER: Souilla L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11245799 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature