Clinical & Experimental Cardiology
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Abstract

Neuropsychological Development of Children with Congenital Heart Disease: What does the Future Hold?

Shuantong Lin1*, Juan Lu2, Jianyue Wang3

Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) accounts for nearly one-third of all congenital birth defects and affects approximately 1 in 100 births each year in the United States [1]. A meta-analysis of 260 studies incorporating global data concluded that the prevalence of CHD continued to rise [2]. Nonindustrialized countries exhibited unfavorable or worsening risks for recent time periods and birth cohorts [3]. While 95% of children with simple CHD and 75% to 90% of children with complex CHD can survive into adulthood, approximately 50% of children with CHD experience neurocognitive deficits and impairments [4,5]. Nonindustrialized countries face challenges in the prevention and treatment of CHD [3].

Published Date: 2024-12-30; Received Date: 2024-11-28