Congenital Heart Disease

Prim Care. 2024 Mar;51(1):125-142. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2023.07.007. Epub 2023 Aug 26.

Abstract

More people are living with congenital heart disease (CHD) because many children now survive to adulthood with advances in medical and surgical treatments. Patients with CHD have ongoing complex health-care needs in the various life stages of infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Primary care providers should collaborate with pediatric specialists to provide ongoing care for people living with CHD and to create smooth transitions of care.

Keywords: CHD; Congenital heart disease; Pediatric cardiology.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Heart Defects, Congenital* / surgery
  • Heart Defects, Congenital* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Transition to Adult Care