Congenital heart defects are the most common birth anomaly affecting approximately 1% of
births. With improved survival in this population, there is enhanced ability to assess long …

Advances in cardiac surgery techniques and early diagnosis have enabled the increased
survival of individuals with congenital heart disease. The investigation of the quality of life in …

Objective In adult congenital heart disease (ACHD), mental health status and quality of life
become important issues due to improved life expectancy. Current literature provides …

Objective To describe the relationship between altered white matter microstructure and
neurodevelopment in children with dextro-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA). Study …

To assess the health-related quality of life (QoL) in children with congenital heart diseases
(CHD) with a validated questionnaire in comparison with control children. We prospectively …

Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a life‐long disease with long‐term
consequences on physical and mental health. Patients with CHD face multifaceted physical …

Background Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality in the Indian
subcontinent, accounting for 38% of deaths annually. One cardiovascular disease in …

Objectives To assess self-reported quality of life (QOL) in a large multicenter cohort of
adolescent and young adults surviving Fontan. Study design Cross-sectional. The Pediatric …

Background Health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) stands as a determinant “patient-related
outcome” and correlates with cardio-pulmonary exercise test (CPET) in adults with chronic …

Background: Since survival rates of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) have
improved, issues beyond the quantity of life have become more important. Quality of life …