Neuropsychological Status and Structural Brain Imaging in Adolescents With Single Ventricle Who Underwent the Fontan Procedure [Congenital Heart Disease]

Conclusions The neuropsychological deficits and high frequencies of structural brain abnormalities in adolescents who underwent the Fontan procedure highlight the need for research on interventions to improve the long-term outcomes in this high-risk group.

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Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - December 14, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bellinger, D. C., Watson, C. G., Rivkin, M. J., Robertson, R. L., Roberts, A. E., Stopp, C., Dunbar-Masterson, C., Bernson, D., DeMaso, D. R., Wypij, D., Newburger, J. W. Tags: Congenital Heart Disease Source Type: research