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[Adults with congenital heart diseases: a growing population, a multidisciplinary approach]

C Blanche1, T Rutz, P Vogt

  • 1Service de cardiologie, HUG, 121 I Genève 14. coralie.blanche@hcuge.ch

Revue Medicale Suisse
|June 25, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) are an emerging patient group requiring specialized care. Dedicated ACHD centers are crucial for managing care, training specialists, and advancing research.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)

Context:

  • Congenital heart disease (CHD) was historically viewed as a pediatric condition.
  • Improved pediatric survival rates have led to a growing population of adults with CHD.
  • This demographic shift necessitates specialized medical attention for adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD).

Purpose:

  • To highlight the evolving landscape of congenital heart disease management.
  • To emphasize the need for specialized care models for the ACHD population.
  • To introduce the role of dedicated ACHD centers in patient care and research.

Summary:

  • Adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) are increasingly recognized as a distinct patient cohort.
  • The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) released guidelines in 2010 for ACHD management.
  • ACHD centers are established to provide comprehensive care, foster specialist training, and encourage collaborative research.

Impact:

  • Ensures continuity of care for adults with congenital heart disease.
  • Promotes the development of expertise in ACHD management.
  • Facilitates advancements in scientific understanding and treatment of ACHD through national collaboration.

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