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[Current situation of the organisation, resources and activity in paediatric cardiology in Spain]

Francisco Sánchez Ferrer1, Francisco José Castro García2, Javier Pérez-Lescure Picarzo3

  • 1Hospital Universitario de San Juan de Alicante, Alicante, España. Grupo de Trabajo de Cardiología Clínica y Registros de la Sociedad Española de Cardiología y Cardiología Pediátrica y Cardiopatías congénitas.

Anales De Pediatria
|May 1, 2018
PubMed

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This study assesses pediatric cardiology in Spain, finding adequate diagnostic and treatment resources across most centers. Recommendations include establishing a national registry to track procedures and clinical outcomes for improved care.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pediatrics
  • Healthcare Organization

Background:

  • Presents the current state of pediatric cardiology in Spain.
  • Focuses on organization, resources, and activities.
  • Promoted by the Spanish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the current situation of pediatric cardiology in Spain.
  • To evaluate resources, organization, and activity levels.
  • To identify areas for improvement in pediatric cardiac care.

Main Methods:

  • A nationwide survey using a specifically designed questionnaire.
  • Distributed to all hospitals offering pediatric cardiology services.
  • Analysis of 86 returned questionnaires from participating hospitals.

Main Results:

  • 190 pediatric cardiology consultants and 40 cardiac surgeons identified.
  • Adequate initial diagnostic equipment available in all centers.
  • Tertiary centers are equipped for complex procedures, interventional cardiology, and cardiac surgery.
  • Slight decrease in closed cardiac surgeries, with an increase in therapeutic catheterizations.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric cardiology in Spain is provided by trained consultants.
  • Most units possess adequate diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
  • A national registry is recommended for prospective quantification and outcome analysis.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cardiología pediátricaCardiopatía congénitaCongenital heart defectsPaediatric cardiologyRegistroRegistry

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