Increased prevalence of cardiac and non-cardiac chronic morbidity among adults with congenital heart disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Data regarding the prevalence of chronic diseases and comorbidities among Adults with Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD), compared to the general population, are limited.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study, comprised 11,653 ACHD patients (age>18) insured by two large healthcare providers (2007-2011). Logistic regression models were used to estimate adjusted morbidity odds ratio (OR) and the Cox proportional hazard model for estimating mortality hazard ratio (HR). Standardized Morbidity Ratios (SMR) were calculated in reference to an Israeli general population sample.

Results

Diagnosis of chronic disease or risk factor was recorded for 57.6% of patients (Age adjusted rate: 52.7%, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 51.4-54.0). The prevalence of atherosclerotic ca

SUBMITTER: Portal D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11658408 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature