Clinical & Experimental Cardiology
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Sun Xingguo

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• Research Article
  Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life after Total Cavopulmonary Connection at Adults
  Author(s): Hu Xiaosng, Yang Keming, Li Shoujun, Jiang Wenxiang and Sun Xingguo Hu Xiaosng, Yang Keming, Li Shoujun, Jiang Wenxiang and Sun Xingguo
  
  Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and psychological profile of after total cavopulmonary connection procedure and to identify the significant determinants of quality of life. Methods: Data from 21 patients underwent total cavopulmonary connection procedure from January 2001 to December 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients underwent an echocardiography and cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Used ST-36 questionnaire to perceived health status. The NT-pro BNP levels was test. Results: 21 patients aged between 19 to 36 years (mean 26.6 years) were enrolled. The mean follow-up time was 44.2 ± 29.9 months. The mean EF was 59.4 ± 6.2%, and the mean maximal oxygen consumption was 19.9 ± 3.6 ml/kg/min, predict value was 52.5 ± 8.9%. SF-36 score was well. Independent r.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9880.1000551

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