Why the study?
Does referral to specialized ACHD care reduce mortality in ACHD patients?
Does referral to specialized ACHD care reduce mortality in ACHD patients?
Referral to specialized ACHD care is associated with a significant reduction in mortality, supporting specialized care models for all ACHD patients.
Supports specialized ACHD referral; leaves open need for RCTs to confirm mortality benefit.
A significant increase in referrals to specialized ACHD centers followed the introduction of the clinical guidelines. Moreover, referral to specialized ACHD care was independently associated with a significant mortality reduction. Our findings support a model of specialized care for all ACHD patients.
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