Effect of preterm birth on exercise capacity: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Edwards, Martin
- Kotecha, Sarah J.
- Lowe, John
- Watkins, William
- Henderson, A. John
- Kotecha, Sailesh
DOIAbstract
Background Survivors of preterm-birth have increased prevalence of respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases in later life however, the overall impact of prematurity on cardiorespiratory exercise capacity is unclear. Objective We, therefore, systematically reviewed the literature on cardiorespiratory exercise capacity in survivors of preterm birth. Methodology Relevant studies up to March 2013 were searched using eight electronic health databases. Studies reporting exercise capacity in participants born preterm (<37 weeks) were included. The main outcome of interest was oxygen uptake (math formula) at maximal exercise. Data were categorized into four groups: (i) preterm-born subjects including those with or w...
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