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Souilla L, Guillaumont S, Auer A, Metzler G, Requirand A, Vincenti M, De La Villeon G, Pasquie JL, Mottet D, Amedro P. Cardiac rehabilitation in children and adolescents with long QT syndrome: the RYTHMO'FIT pilot study. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2024; 16:152. [PMID: 38997778 PMCID: PMC11245799 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-024-00941-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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, physical activity, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) were measured between baseline and the end of the program. RESULTS Retention (88% with one participant dropping out) and adherence (79%) rates were good, and no cardiac events occurred during the 12-week intervention period. Participants, parents, and healthcare professionals expressed a high level of satisfaction with the program. A significant increase between the beginning and the end of the program was observed for ventilatory anaerobic threshold (21.7±5.2 vs. 28.7±5.1 mL/kg/min, P=0.01, effect size=0.89), grip strength, (18±5.3 Kg vs. 20±4.7 Kg, P=0.02, effect size=0.90), lower limb explosive strength (142±36.5 cm vs. 148±24 cm, P=0.02, effect size=0.90), and parent-reported physical health dimension of HRQoL (65.6±9.75 vs. 84.4±20.35, P=0.03, effect size=0.87). CONCLUSIONS A 12-week tailored centre-based cardiac rehabilitation program was feasible, acceptable, and safe for children with LQTS. Cardiac rehabilitation for children with LQTS presents a new approach aligned with secondary prevention in youth with cardiac diseases. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was registered at Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT05964322, registration date: 27/07/2023).
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Affiliation(s)
- Luc Souilla
- PhyMedExp, CNRS, INSERM, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- CHRU Montpellier, Department of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, M3C Regional Reference Centre, Montpellier, France
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- CHRU Montpellier, Department of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, M3C Regional Reference Centre, Montpellier, France
- Pediatric Cardiology and Rehabilitation Unit, Saint-Pierre Institute, Palavas-Les-Flots, France
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Rehabilitation Unit, Saint-Pierre Institute, Palavas-Les-Flots, France
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Rehabilitation Unit, Saint-Pierre Institute, Palavas-Les-Flots, France
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- Department of Physiology, CHU de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- PhyMedExp, CNRS, INSERM, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- CHRU Montpellier, Department of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, M3C Regional Reference Centre, Montpellier, France
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- CHRU Montpellier, Department of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, M3C Regional Reference Centre, Montpellier, France
- Pediatric Cardiology and Rehabilitation Unit, Saint-Pierre Institute, Palavas-Les-Flots, France
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- PhyMedExp, CNRS, INSERM, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- CHRU Montpellier, Department of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, M3C Regional Reference Centre, Montpellier, France
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- EuroMov Digital Health in Motion, IMT Mines Ales, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology, M3C National Reference Centre, Bordeaux University Hospital, Pessac, France.
- Inserm, U1045, IHU Liryc, Bordeaux Cardio-Thoracic Research Centre, Electrophysiology and Heart Modelling Institute, University of Bordeaux, Pessac, France.
- Department of Foetal, Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology, M3C National CHD Reference Centre, Bordeaux University Hospital, Haut-Leveque Hospital Avenue de Magellan, 33604, Pessac Cedex, France.
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Mareddy C, ScM MT, McDaniel G, Monfredi O. Exercise in the Genetic Arrhythmia Syndromes - A Review. Clin Sports Med 2022; 41:485-510. [PMID: 35710274 DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2022.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Provide a brief summary of your article (100-150 words; no references or figures/tables). The synopsis appears only in the table of contents and is often used by indexing services such as PubMed. Genetic arrhythmia syndromes are rare, yet harbor the potential for highly consequential, often unpredictable arrhythmias or sudden death events. There has been historical uncertainty regarding the correct advice to offer to affected patients who are reasonably wanting to participate in sporting and athletic endeavors. In some cases, this had led to abundantly cautious disqualifications, depriving individuals from participation unnecessarily. Societal guidance and expert opinion has evolved significantly over the last decade or 2, along with our understanding of the genetics and natural history of these conditions, and the emphasis has switched toward shared decision making with respect to the decision to participate or not, with patients and families becoming better informed, and willing participants in the decision making process. This review aims to give a brief update of the salient issues for the busy physician concerning these syndromes and to provide a framework for approaching their management in the otherwise aspirational or keen sports participant.
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- Chinmaya Mareddy
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia, 1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, P.O. Box 800386, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Battle Building 6th Floor, 1204 W. Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia, 1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA.
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Ritt LE, Milani M, Stein R. Long QT Syndrome: To Exercise Safely or Not To Exercise, That's the Question!!! Eur J Prev Cardiol 2022; 29:1630-1632. [PMID: 35708716 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwac109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Luiz Eduardo Ritt
- Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Salvador, BA, Brazil.,D'or Research Institute (IDOR), Hospital Cardio Pulmonar, Salvador, BA, Brazil
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- Health Sciences and Technologies Graduate Program, Unisversity of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, DF, Brazil.,Fitcordis Exercise Medicine Clinic, Brasilia, DF, Brazil
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- Exercise Cardiology Research Group (CardioEx), Hospital de Clínicas, Rio Grade do Sul Federal University, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.,Post Graduate Studies Program in Cardiology, Medicine School, Rio Grande do Sul Federal University, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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