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Global Perspectives On Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care
1Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX.
Objectives:
The objectives of this review are to discuss the global epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, emphasizing congenital heart disease; to discuss the concept of epidemiologic transition and its role in studying the evolving epidemiology of disease; and to assess and address the global burden of congenital heart disease including its prevention and treatment.
Data Source:
MEDLINE and PubMed.
Conclusions:
Despite impressive reductions in mortality from congenital and acquired cardiovascular disease in high-income countries, these reductions have not been observed on a global scale. It will be necessary to continue our attempts to extend rational programs of care to middle- and low-income countries based on community empowerment, economics, and population health. The specialist in pediatric cardiac critical care can be a central driver of these programs.
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