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Mexican registry of pediatric cardiac surgery. First report

Jorge Cervantes-Salazar1, Juan Calderón-Colmenero2, Samuel Ramírez-Marroquín1

  • 1Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Dr. Ignacio Chávez, México, D.F., México.

Boletin Medico Del Hospital Infantil De Mexico
|February 9, 2018
PubMed

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This study presents a national database of pediatric cardiac surgeries in Mexico, revealing common conditions and a 7.5% mortality rate. Expanding the registry will offer a clearer picture of surgical practices for children.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Global trend towards health data digitization.
  • Establishment of a pediatric cardiac surgery database in Mexico.
  • Coordination by the Mexican Association of Specialists in Congenital Heart Diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present results from a newly developed computerized database of pediatric cardiac surgeries.
  • To characterize surgical practices for congenital heart diseases in Mexico's non-insured pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 943 pediatric cardiac surgeries from August 2011 to July 2012.
  • Data collected from Health Ministry-dependent institutes and hospitals.
  • Inclusion of all pediatric cardiopathy surgeries for the non-insured population.

Main Results:

  • Seven institutions contributed data, registering 943 surgeries in 880 patients.
  • Common conditions included patent ductus arteriosus and ventricular septal defect.
  • Overall mortality was 7.5%, varying by RACHS-1 surgical risk score.

Conclusions:

  • The database offers a representative view of pediatric cardiovascular surgical practices for the non-insured population.
  • Inclusion of more institutions is recommended for a comprehensive national overview.
  • Highlights the importance of national registries for understanding pediatric surgical care.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cardiac surgeryCongenital heart diseasesNational registry

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