Facts and Numbers
Table 1: Group categories of paediatric cardiological pathological changes and findings after cardiac surgery(1)
Table 2: Classification of fitness to exercise(2)
| Severity | Category (3) | Recommendation of Exercise | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Cardiac defects requiring surgery | 0 | No sport |
| A | No (remaining) cardiac defects | 1.1 | Unlimited |
| B | Mild (remaining) findings | 1.2; 2.1 – 2.4; 4.2 | Unlimited |
| C | Clinically significant (remaining) findings | 1.3; 5.1 – 5.3 | No competitive sport |
| D | Severe (remaining) findings | 1.4 (a, b); 3; 4.1; 5.4 (6*) | Limited sport |
| E | Life threatening findings | No sport |
References
(1) Schickendantz S, Sticker EJ, Dordel S, Bjarnason-Wehrens.. Sport and physical activity in children with congenital heart disease. Deutsches Ärzteblatt 2007; 104: A563–69 Available at: xn--rztestellen-k8a.com/int/article.asp, p.566.
(2) Schickendantz S, Sticker EJ, Dordel S, Bjarnason-Wehrens. Sport and Physical Activity in Children with Congenital Heart Disease. Deutsches Ärzteblatt 2007; 104: A563–69, here: p. 567. Available at: xn--rztestellen-k8a.com/int/article.asp
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