Congenital heart disease in adolescence.
Adolescents and young adults with congenital heart disease are increasingly commonly seen in cardiological practice. Their problems are particular and often unique. Their management requires training and experience in the management of congenital heart disease by the attending cardiologist. In these days of clinical governance, management of ACHD patients must be supervised by clinicians specifically trained in handling congenital cardiac malformation.
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Department of Academic Cardiology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular