Social determinants of health (SDoH) are the economic, social, environmental, and
psychosocial factors that influence health. Adolescents and young adults with congenital …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Neurodevelopmental evaluation of toddlers with
complex congenital heart disease is recommended but reported frequency is low. Data on …

Individuals living with tetralogy of Fallot require lifelong specialized congenital heart disease
(CHD) care to monitor for and manage potential late complications. However, access to …

Adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) are a complex population for whom adult CHD-
specific care results in better outcomes. Our objective was to identify factors associated with …

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth anomaly in the US. Research
shows lost-to-follow-up trends and racial disparities in healthcare use. This study examines …

As the demographics of congenital heart disease (CHD) have shifted, there are now more
adults living with CHD than children in North America. This presents unprecedented …

Background There is a paucity of data regarding the impact of remoteness of residence
(RoR) and socioeconomic status (SES) on access to care and outcomes for children with …

Higher mortality from cardiovascular (CV) disease has been observed in the United States in
rural areas compared to urban areas. Approximately 15 to 20% of United States residents …

Objective: The ideal type of hospital to care for adult congenital heart disease (ACHD)
patients is not well known. Hospital competitiveness, clinical volume and market structure …

Individuals living with tetralogy of Fallot require lifelong specialized congenital heart disease
care to monitor for and manage potential late complications. However, access to cardiology …