Age at Referral and Mortality From Critical Congenital Heart Disease

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Authors

David E. Fixler · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Wendy N. Nembhard · University of South Florida

Mary K. Ethen · Texas Department of State Health Services

Mark A. Canfield · Texas Department of State Health Services

Abstract

A significant proportion of neonates with CCHD experienced late or no referral to cardiac specialty centers, accounting for a significant number of the deaths. Future population-based studies are needed to determine the benefit of pulse oximetry screening on mortality and morbidity.

Topics & Keywords

Congenital Heart Disease Studies Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 134, Issue 1, pp. e98-e105

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2013-2895

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