Malnutrition in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) determinants and short term impact of corrective intervention.

Objective: To identify determinants of malnutrition in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) and examine the short-term effects of corrective intervention.

Methods: Patients with CHD admitted for corrective intervention were evaluated for nutritional status before and 3 months after surgery. Detailed anthropometry was performed and z-scores calculated.