Neuropsychological function with single ventricle physiology –The heart of the matter

The care of children with single ventricle heart disease has undergone substantial evolution over the past 2 decades, with improved surgical techniques and hemodynamic outcomes. Concurrently, attention is moving beyond immediate postoperative survival, to a greater emphasis on long term neuropsychological functioning, physiologic integrity, and quality of life. Wolfe et al in this volume of The Journal add to our understanding with a report on a large cohort of children seen, on average, about 6 years after Fontan procedure.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: The Editors' Perspectives Source Type: research