@article{CDT24116,
author = {Caroline Andonian and Fabian Langer and Jürgen Beckmann and Gert Bischoff and Peter Ewert and Sebastian Freilinger and Harald Kaemmerer and Renate Oberhoffer and Lars Pieper and Rhoia Clara Neidenbach},
title = {Overweight and obesity: an emerging problem in patients with congenital heart disease},
journal = {Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy},
volume = {9},
number = {Suppl 2},
year = {2019},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Due to technological and medical advances the population of adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) is constantly growing. Worldwide, congenital heart disease (CHD) affects 1.35–1.5 million children each year and the number of ACHD meanwhile exceeds the number of CHD children. It has been found that a substantial number of ACHD present problematic health behaviors, such as physical inactivity and bad nutritional habits. Recent studies document alarming rates of overweight and obesity among CHD patients which may consequently lead to further health complications in this population. The present article focuses on the distinct psychosocial effects resulting from the diagnosis of CHD and their impact on developing disordered eating patterns and excess weight. It seeks to identify unique risk factors and relevant explanations associated with the increasing prevalence of obesity among CHD patients. This review suggests a vital need to establish clinical guidelines for nutrition and weight management in this patient population as part of a holistic treatment approach.},
issn = {2223-3660}, url = {https://cdt.amegroups.org/article/view/24116}
}