Care of the adult with congenital heart disease

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Michael N Singh1

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital Boston/Brigham and Women's Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA. Michael.Singh@Cardio.CHBoston.org

Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
|November 26, 2008
PubMed

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The number of adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) now exceeds children. Optimal care requires addressing noncardiac conditions and reducing adverse outcomes for this growing population.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) care

Background:

  • The population of adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) is increasing, surpassing the number of pediatric cases.
  • Aging adults with CHD face unique challenges, including the need for specialized medical care and managing noncardiac comorbidities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the growing population of adults with CHD.
  • To emphasize the need for optimal medical care and strategies to mitigate adverse outcomes in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current trends in adult congenital heart disease.
  • Identification of key risk factors and management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Adults with CHD represent a growing patient group requiring specialized care.
  • Noncardiac comorbidities are significant risks for this population.

Conclusions:

  • Optimal medical care for adults with CHD necessitates recognizing extracardiac risk factors.
  • A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for managing adults with congenital heart disease and improving outcomes.

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