Patterns of incidence rates of cardiac complications in patients with congenital heart disease

ConclusionsCardiac complications are frequent in congenital heart disease. Apart from perioperative stroke and complete heart block, incidence rates are low in childhood but the incidence increases during adult life. These data underscore the need of life-long follow up and may help for better allocation of resources maintaining follow-up.
Source: Canadian Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research