Mortality in adult congenital heart disease

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Authors

Carianne L. Verheugt · Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

Cuno S.P.M. Uiterwaal · University Medical Center Utrecht

Enno T. van der Velde · Leiden University Medical Center

Folkert J. Meijboom · Erasmus MC

Petronella G. Pieper · University Medical Center Groningen

Arie P.J. van Dijk · Radboud University Nijmegen

Hubert W. Vliegen

Abstract

Mortality is increased in adults with congenital heart disease, particularly in the young. The vast majority die from cardiovascular causes. Mortality risk, particularly by heart failure, is increased by virtually all complications. Complications are equally hazardous in younger as in older patients.

Topics & Keywords

Congenital Heart Disease Studies Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Coronary Artery Anomalies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Heart Journal

Volume 31, Issue 10, pp. 1220-1229

DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehq032

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