Neurodevelopmental outcomes for children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome at the age of 5 years.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to determine the neurodevelopmental (ND) outcome for children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) at early school age. English-speaking patients who underwent the Norwood procedure between 2000 and 2005 were eligible at 4-6 years of age for ND testing. Of the 72 eligible patients, 44 (61 %) agreed to participate, and 37 completed ND testing before the close of the study. Three subjects were excluded from analyses due to late stroke. The ND testing included intelligence, visual motor integration, memory and motor and language skills. Parents and teachers completed measures of behavior and attention problems. Subjects' scores and parent/teacher ratings were converted to z-scores and compared with test norms. Higher scores on child measures represent better outcomes,

SUBMITTER: Brosig C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3982227 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature