1st cross-sectional evaluation 2nd cross-sectional evaluation P
N 87 87 -
Age at evaluation [years] mean13.1 (3.3) mean23.1 (3.5) -
Time from surgery [years] mean12.6 (3.3) mean22.6 (3.4) -
BMI mean19.3 (3.6) mean23.7 (4.7) <0.001
NYHA class ≥2 22/85 (25.9%) 32/87 (36.8%) NS
Cardiovascular drugs 10/87 (11.5%) 31/87 (36%) <0.001
- ACE inhibitors 4 (4.6%) 24 (27.6%) <0.001
- Beta-blockers 0 (0.0%) 3 (3.4%) NS
- Digoxin 9 (10.3%) 6 (6.9%) NS
- Antiarrhythmic 4 (4.6%) 5 (5.7%) NS
Social status
- Studying NA 29 (33.3%) -
- Employed NA 56 (64.4%) -
-Unemployed NA 2 (2.3%) -
-Disability pension NA 1 (1.1%) -
Participation in sports NA 73 (83.9%) -
Table 1: Demographic and anamnestic data. ACE: Angiotensin- Converting-Enzyme Inhibitor; BMI: Body Mass Index; NYHA: New York Heart Association Class; NA: Not Available.