Extensive evidence shows that risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) begin to
develop early in life. Childhood obesity and elevated blood pressure (BP) have become …

Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects 1% of live births and is a risk factors for
cardiovascular disease and reduced life expectancy. Previous studies have suggested CHD …

Background Aortic stiffness is an important marker of cardiovascular risk and is elevated in
children and adolescents with congenital heart disease (CHD) compared with healthy …

Background Postoperative morbidity is an increasingly important outcome measure of
patients who have undergone congenital heart surgery (CHS). We examined late …

Background Sedentary lifestyle morbidities are common among children with congenital
heart disease (CHD). Understanding the physical activity trajectory from early childhood …

Background: The shift toward a preventative approach in medical aftercare of congenital
heart disease (CHD) patients has led to encouragement of regular physical activity (PA) in …

Background Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) have an elevated risk of future
cardiovascular disease but the underlying mechanisms are unclear. Abdominal obesity …

Background: The association between physical activity (PA) and arterial stiffness is
particularly important in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) who are at risk for …

Factors like physical activity (PA), sedentary time, screen time, and sleep affect children with
congenital heart disease's (CHD) holistic health. Despite this, their proximity to reaching the …

Background We have previously found that infants with complex congenital heart disease
(CHD) experience growth failure despite high‐energy dietary supplementation. This is a …