Los beneficios de la actividad física pueden superar los riesgos en niños con ciertas afecciones cardíacas

Summary: For years, kids with heart conditions or implanted heart devices (ICDs) were told to sit on the sidelines. Doctors worried that playing sports could be dangerous. But a new update from the American Heart Association changes the game! Research now shows that physical activity is actually safe and super important for these kids' physical and mental health.

Instead of a strict "no sports" rule, doctors, parents, and kids should team up to create a custom fitness plan. From light swimming to competitive sports, kids can get back in the game safely as long as they have regular check-ups and an emergency plan—like having an AED nearby.

Source: American Heart Association URL: newsroom.heart.org/news/los-beneficios-de-la-actividad-fisica-pueden-superar-los-riesgos-en-ninos-con-ciertas-afecciones-cardiacas (opens in new tab)