Publications by authors named "Agnese Strenge"
Background: Infective endocarditis (IE) remains major cause of morbidity and mortality in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). Limited data exists on ACHD with IE in Central and South-Eastern European (CESEE) countries. The aim of this study is to characterize contemporary management and assess outcomes of ACHD with IE in CESEE region.
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- The study evaluates adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) services in 19 countries within Central and South Eastern Europe (CESEE), revealing that most have established ACHD centres with a median patient follow-up of 2114.
- Despite adequate infrastructure, there's a shortage of specialists and nurses, with 75% of centres lacking dedicated ACHD nursing staff.
- Financial limitations, including government reimbursement caps, result in patient waiting lists and restrict the number of procedures, highlighting the need for increased advocacy and resources to improve care across the region.