Key result
Holistic management of pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with adult congenital heart disease is essential to address the physical and psychosocial consequences of chronic cyanosis.
Why the study?
Despite treatment improvements over the past 15 years, morbidity and mortality remain high in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension due to congenital heart disease.
This review highlights the importance of holistic management, addressing both physical and psychosocial aspects, for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with adult congenital heart disease.
Over the past 15 years there have been significant improvements in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension due to congenital heart disease. Patients now live for several decades, but morbidity and mortality remain high. This article describes the holistic management of this patient group with an emphasis on both the physical and psychosocial aspects of care, taking into account the consequences of chronic cyanosis, avoiding complications and improving quality of life.
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Wendy Gin‐Sing (2020) conducted a review in Pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with adult congenital heart disease. Holistic management was evaluated. Holistic management of pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with adult congenital heart disease is essential to address the physical and psychosocial consequences of chronic cyanosis.
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