Prevalence and patterns of retention in cardiac care in young adults with congenital heart disease.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
The population with adult congenital heart disease is expanding. Cardiac care retention and follow-up patterns were assessed in 153 adults with congenital heart disease (median age, 24.5 years), previously compliant as teenagers. The majority (125; 81.7%) were retained in care, most often by a pediatric cardiologist (69%). The rate of retention was surprisingly high.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Defects, Congenital
- Patient Acceptance of Health Care
- Transition to Adult Care