Perioperative Considerations for Pediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease Presenting for Noncardiac Procedures: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Why the study?
Increasing longevity has expanded the prevalence of congenital heart disease, leading to more patients presenting for noncardiac procedures where they face high risks of mortality, complications, and reoperation.
Population
Pediatric patients with congenital heart disease presenting for noncardiac procedures
Design
American Heart Association scientific statement
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Rising CHD prevalence may increase procedural demands; leaves open optimal training and care models for this population.
Structured PICO
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Population
Pediatric patients with congenital heart disease presenting for noncardiac procedures
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Intervention
Perioperative evaluation, testing, and management
This AHA scientific statement provides comprehensive guidance on the perioperative management of pediatric patients with congenital heart disease undergoing noncardiac procedures.
Cite This Study
Nasr et al. (2022) studied this question.