Nicolas Kluger1,2, Philippe Charlier3,4, Antonio Perciaccante3,5,*
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.15, No.3, pp. 163-165, 2020, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2020.012394
- 15 July 2020
Abstract Introduction: Visual narratives such as manga, comics and cartoons
can play an important role in educating readers on various aspects of life including
medicine and disabilities. Methods: We reviewed the animated series entitled
“Captain Tsubasa”, focusing our analysis on the episodes which introduced the
character Jun Misugi, a football player suffering from an unspecified congenital
heart disease (CHD). Discussion: For a child with a CHD, the practice of sports
could be risky but also an opportunity to improve heart function and reach personal
fulfillment. CHD have an important impact on children’s quality of life, and sports
participation has More >
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