'Big issues' in neurodevelopment for children and adults with congenital heart disease.

Authors :: Verrall CE
Blue GM
Loughran-Fowlds A
Kasparian N
Gecz J
Walker K
Dunwoodie SL
Cordina R
Sholler G
Badawi N
Winlaw D
Source :: Open heart [Open Heart] 2019 Jul 03; Vol. 6 (2), pp. e000998. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Jul 03 (Print Publication: 2019).
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: It is established that neurodevelopmental disability (NDD) is common in neonates undergoing complex surgery for congenital heart disease (CHD); however, the trajectory of disability over the lifetime of individuals with CHD is unknown. Several 'big issues' remain undetermined and further research is needed in order to optimise patient care and service delivery, to assess the efficacy of intervention strategies and to promote best outcomes in individuals of all ages with CHD. This review article discusses 'gaps' in our knowledge of NDD in CHD and proposes future directions.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.

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