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Pediatric cardiac surgery in low- and middle-income countries or emerging economies: a continuing challenge
Nguyenvu Nguyen1, A Thomas Pezzella2
1Department of Pediatrics, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA nnguyen@luriechildrens.org.
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Global pediatric cardiac care faces challenges from increasing congenital and acquired heart diseases. Initiatives aim to improve access, quality, and outcomes, especially in underserved regions, focusing on current and future solutions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Global Health
Background:
- Rising incidence of congenital and acquired pediatric cardiac diseases globally.
- Challenges include delayed recognition, limited access to services, and high costs.
- Existing initiatives address these issues with varying success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review past and present initiatives in pediatric cardiac care.
- To identify challenges and propose solutions for improving global pediatric cardiac surgery.
- To focus on enhancing care in underserved areas.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of publications, seminars, and conferences.
- Analysis of proposals, recommendations, and projects.
- Focus on contemporary initiatives and future directions.
Main Results:
- Identified a global backlog and increasing incidence of pediatric cardiac diseases.
- Highlighted issues in recognition, referral, service access, and costs.
- Documented various proposals and projects aimed at improving care.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need to enhance the quality and quantity of pediatric cardiac care worldwide.
- Addressing underserved areas is a key priority.
- Continued focus on challenging aspects of pediatric cardiac surgery is essential.
Abstract:
A number of recent publications, addresses, seminars, and conferences have addressed the global backlog and increasing incidence of both congenital and acquired cardiac diseases in children, with reference to early and delayed recognition, late referral, availability of and access to services, costs, risks, databases, and early and long-term results and follow-up. A variety of proposals, recommendations, and projects have been outlined and documented. The ultimate goal of these endeavors is to increase the quality and quantity of pediatric cardiac care and surgery worldwide and particularly in underserved areas. A contemporary review of past and present initiatives is presented with a subsequent focus on the more challenging areas.
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