Cardiovascular risk factors in adults with congenital heart defects — Recognised but not treated? An analysis of the German National Register for Congenital Heart Defects

As adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients are aging, a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors is encountered similar to the general population. Currently, data regarding the primary and secondary prevention of acquired cardiovascular disease in ACHD is lacking.

Source: International Journal of Cardiology - August 6, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ulrike M.M. Bauer, Marc-Andr é Körten, Gerhard-Paul Diller, Paul Helm, Helmut Baumgartner, Peter Ewert, Oktay Tutarel Source Type: research