AI Article Synopsis
- The population of adults living with congenital heart disease is growing.
- A study of 153 adults (average age 24.5) examined how well they continue to receive cardiac care after their teenage years.
- Most participants (81.7%) stayed in care, with pediatric cardiologists providing treatment for the majority (69%).
Article Abstract
The population with adult congenital heart disease is expanding. Cardiac care retention and follow-up patterns were assessed in 153 adults with congenital heart disease (median age, 24.5 years), previously compliant as teenagers. The majority (125; 81.7%) were retained in care, most often by a pediatric cardiologist (69%). The rate of retention was surprisingly high.
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