Impact of Remoteness of Residence and Socioeconomic Status on Outcomes Among Children With Heart Disease in Alberta.

Background: There is a paucity of data regarding the impact of remoteness of residence (RoR) and socioeconomic status (SES) on access to care and outcomes for children with congenital heart disease (CHD) or acquired heart disease (AHD) in a jurisdiction of universal health and centralized cardiac care.

Objectives: The primary objective was to examine whether RoR, SES, and their interaction impact access to health care and outcomes for children with heart disease in Alberta, Canada.

Methods: This was a population-based study of children with CHD or AHD born between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2017, in Alberta, Canada.

Vascular Health in Congenital Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects 1% of live births and is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and reduced life expectancy. Previous studies have suggested CHD is associated with impaired vascular health, but this has not been established. Therefore, the objective of this study was to examine the effect of CHD on vascular health.