Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Mikael Dellborg
Abstract
ACHD is characterized by a relatively high burden of acquired cardiovascular disease as well as a significant risk of endocarditis and a small increase in the risk of cancer.This will affect adult cardiology as well as increase the demand on and for highly specialized referral centers.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHeart diseaseDiseaseReferralEndocarditisCardiologyInternal medicineIntensive care medicineFamily medicineCongenital Heart Disease StudiesCardiac Valve Diseases and TreatmentsCoronary Artery Anomalies