In-Hospital Death and End-of-Life Status Among Patients With Adult Congenital Heart Disease 　- A Retrospective Study Using the JROAD-DPC Database in Japan

CONCLUSIONS: Nationwide data showed that patients with ACHD with greater disease complexity died at a younger age and underwent more invasive treatments before death, with many dying after ≥1 month of hospitalization. Discussing EOL options with patients at the appropriate time is important, particularly for patients with greater disease complexity.PMID:38072440 | DOI:10.1253/circj.CJ-23-0537

Source: Circulation Journal - December 10, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Naomi Akiyama Ryota Ochiai Manabu Nitta Sayuri Shimizu Makoto Kaneko Ayako Kuraoka Michikazu Nakai Yoko Sumita Tomoko Ishizu Source Type: research