Acoustic radiation force impulse of the liver after Fontan operation: Correlation with cardiopulmonary exercise test

DiscussionARFI had poor correlation with functional capacity after Fontan, as measured by VO2max obtained during CPET. While a single measurement of liver elastography was not associated with cardiopulmonary efficiency, longitudinal data may reveal an association.

Source: Congenital Heart Disease - January 1, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Michael V. Di Maria, Lindsey Silverman, Adel K. Younoszai, Mariana L. Meyers, Kelley E. Capocelli, Michael R. Narkewicz Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research