Characteristics and risk profile of the over fifty adult congenital heart surgical population, a retrospective cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The surgical and medical management of aging patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) continues to innovate to meet the evolving needs of this unique patient population, leading to improved life expectancy and quality of life. However, the ACHD population is characterized by high morbidity and mortality. With this study, we aim to describe patient characteristics and surgical outcomes for the over fifty ACHD cardiac surgical cohort, focusing on risk factors for mortality and major complications.

Methods

This was a retrospective cohort study including ACHD patients undergoing surgical repair from January 2004 to March 2023. Primary outcome was the composite of severe postoperative complications and secondary outcomes were 1-year mortality, ICU stay and

SUBMITTER: Bieze M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12198246 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature