Trends in the Burden of Adult Congenital Heart Disease in US Emergency Departments

ConclusionsThere has been a progressive increase in number of ED visits among ACHD patients across 2006–2012 in the United States. Moreover, the cardiovascular risk‐factor profile of ACHD patients has changed, adding to complexity in management. Current health care delivery to ACHD patients also shows significant geographical, hospital‐based, and insurance status–based disparities.
Source: Clinical Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research