Short ‐term outcomes following implementation of a dedicated young adult congenital heart disease transition program

ConclusionsDespite a dedicated transition clinic, successful transfer rates remained relatively low though comparable to previously published rates. Severity of disease and presence of implantable devices correlated with successful transfer. Other obstacles to transfer remain and require combined efforts from pediatric and adult care systems, insurance carriers, and policy makers to improve transfer outcomes.

Source: Congenital Heart Disease - September 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sumeet S. Vaikunth, Roberta G. Williams, Merujan Y. Uzunyan, Han Tun, Cheryl Barton, Philip M. Chang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research