Surgery for Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Technical and medical improvements for congenital cardiac disease in children have contributed to an increasing population of patients who survive into adulthood. These patients may be prone to progression of their native palliated disease or suffer from sequelae of their childhood repair that requires repeat surgical intervention. Surgery for adult congenital cardiac disease poses unique challenges and risks.
Source: Cardiology Clinics - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research