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Diagnosis and treatment of adults with congenital heart disease

Robert J Henning1

  • 1School of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.

Future Cardiology
|April 17, 2020
PubMed

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Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects 50 million adults, increasing risks for other conditions and requiring greater healthcare. This paper reviews diagnosis and treatment for common adult CHD types.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Approximately 50 million adults globally live with congenital heart disease (CHD).
  • Common adult CHD types include atrial septal defects, ventricular septal defects, and tetralogy of Fallot.
  • Adults with CHD face higher risks of hypertension, vascular disease, diabetes, and kidney disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the diagnosis and treatment of common congenital heart defects in adults.
  • To highlight the increased health risks and healthcare needs of adults with CHD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of diagnostic and treatment modalities for adult CHD.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data on CHD prevalence and associated comorbidities.

Main Results:

  • Adults with CHD have a significantly higher prevalence of comorbidities compared to controls.
  • By age 50, over 10% of adults with CHD experience cardiac dysrhythmias, and 4% face sudden death.
  • Healthcare utilization is two to four times greater for adults with CHD.

Conclusions:

  • Effective diagnosis and management are crucial for adults with CHD.
  • Addressing comorbidities and long-term risks is essential for improving outcomes in adult CHD patients.
  • Specialized lifelong care is necessary for the growing adult CHD population.

Keywords:
ASDsECGTOFVSDsatrial septal defectscardiac catheterizationchest x-raydysrhythmiaechocardiogramssurgical repairtetralogy of Fallotventricular septal defects

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