Risk Factors for Mortality in Children with Congenital Heart Disease Delivered at a Brazilian Tertiary Center
This study aims to investigate the incidence of postnatal diagnosis of
congenital heart disease (CHD) and the predictive factors for hospital
mortality.Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted at a Brazilian tertiary center,
and data were collected from medical records with inclusion criteria defined
as any newborn with CHD diagnosed in the postnatal period delivered between
2015 and 2017. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to
determine the potential risk factors for mortality.Results: During the 3-year period, 119 (5.3%) children of the 2215 children delivered
at our insti ...
Source: Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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