General Concepts in Adult Congenital Heart Disease

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General Concepts in Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Journal Title: Balkan Medical Journal - Year 2018, Vol 35, Issue 1

Abstract

Congenital heart disease in adults (adult congenital heart disease) is a growing burden for healthcare systems. While infant mortality due to congenital heart disease in the last four decades decreased by almost 3-fold, adult congenital heart disease prevalence increased by more than 2-fold in United States. Adult congenital heart disease prevalence is expected to increase steadily until 2050 in projections. Adult congenital heart disease is a multifaceted problem with many dimensions. This manuscript aims to provide an overview of the common adult congenital heart diseases and summarize important points in management of these diseases with possible problems and complications that the patients and the physicians face.

Authors and Affiliations

Ferit Onur Mutluer, Alpay Çeliker

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EP ID EP381591
DOI 10.4274/balkanmedj.2017.0910
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