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Adult congenital heart disease: the challenges of a lifetime

Carole A Warnes1

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

European Heart Journal
|December 25, 2016
PubMed

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Adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) face lifelong cardiac issues and re-operations. This review explores past, present, and future challenges for both patients and healthcare providers in managing CHD.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Management
  • Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Increasing population of adults with congenital heart disease (CHD).
  • Patients often believe their CHD is fully corrected after initial surgery.
  • Lifelong cardiac problems and re-operation needs present ongoing challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical, current, and future challenges in managing adults with CHD.
  • To address the complexities faced by medical providers (cardiac surgeons, cardiologists) and patients.
  • To highlight the evolving landscape of ACHD care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on adult congenital heart disease.
  • Analysis of challenges across different eras of CHD management.
  • Synthesis of perspectives from healthcare providers and patients.

Main Results:

  • Past challenges included limited understanding and treatment options for CHD.
  • Present challenges involve managing complex adult cases, transitions of care, and re-interventions.
  • Future challenges include optimizing long-term outcomes, addressing emerging comorbidities, and ensuring comprehensive lifelong care.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of adults with CHD requires a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Continuous adaptation of medical strategies is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
  • Addressing the lifelong needs of the growing ACHD population is paramount for healthcare systems.

Keywords:
Congenital heart diseaseCardiac surgery

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