Neuromental health aspects in adults with CHD after cardiopulmonary bypass intervention during childhood.

Objective: It is often assumed, that adult patients with CHD (ACHD) have impairments regarding their cognitive function (CF) and health-related quality of life. In particular, it seems reasonable to assume that cyanosis may have a potential impact on CF as well as surgical or drug treatment into adulthood. This study assesses neuromental health aspects such as CF and health-related quality of life in ACHD patients.

Cognitive function in adults with Fontan palliation versus acyanotic CHD patients and association with health-related quality of life.

Background: Impairments and developmental delay are often reported in infants and young children with CHD. However, currently, there is no data regarding cognitive abilities assessed by standardised intelligence tests in adults with CHD. This study assesses the cognitive function in Fontan patients compared with acyanotic CHD patients whether restrictions in cognitive function are present in adulthood and its association with health-related quality of life.

Increased carotid intima-media thickness and reduced health-related physical fitness in children and adolescents with coarctation of the aorta.

Background: Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA) was assumed to be one of the congenital heart defects not associated with major long-term sequels. Meanwhile, it is known that there are long-term cardiovascular consequences. This study investigates the functional outcome measures in children with CoA.

Endangered patients with congenital heart defect during transition-Germany-wide evaluation of medical data from National Register for Congenital Heart Defects (NRCHD).

Background: Appropriate care over the entire lifespan is essential in the population with congenital heart defect since the number of patients with congenital heart defect is increasing steadily worldwide. More than 90% survive into adulthood nowadays. The transition from pediatric to adult care in patients with congenital heart defect is a major challenge in clinical practice and often fails.

COVID-19 and paediatric patient involvement (cardiovascular aspects).

The majority of children with COVID-19 infections, fortunately, shows only milder symptoms. Which however has led that they are considered only for their particular transmission potential. Nevertheless, cases with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children and Kawasaki Disease with quite specific COVID-19 involvement have been reported and should be taken seriously.

Is Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Increased in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease?

Background Because of the increasing numbers of congenital patients surviving into adulthood, early diagnosis and prevention of acquired cardiovascular disease is reasonable. The aim of this study was to detect diagnostic subgroups of adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) that have increased carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT), a subclinical marker of cardiovascular damage. Methods and Results This study enrolled 831 ACHD patients (392 women, aged 38.