To determine the effects of preoperative exercise therapy on postoperative cardiopulmonary outcomes and quality of life in children with corrective cardiac surgeries.Within literature there is limited evidence on preoperative exercise therapy in the pediatric population, positive results of the study can introduce a new tradition of preoperative exercise therapy and significantly reduce post-operative complications. Secondary complications would also be addressed in the study, a positive result can reduce the total costs by reducing hospital stays and improving the quality of life of child.
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Health related Quality of life
Timeframe: 4 weeks
Post-operative Pulmonary complications
Timeframe: 4 weeks
Abnormal heart rhythms
Timeframe: 7 days
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)
Timeframe: 4 weeks
Forced vital capacity
Timeframe: 4 Weeks