Prévention des complications thromboemboliques des patients adultes porteurs de cardiopathie congénitale [Prevention of thromboembolic complications in adult congenital heart disease]

Thromboembolic complications in adults with congenital heart disease are frequent and responsible for significant morbidity and mortality. Their prevention frequently requires long-term thromboprophylaxis. In this article, we discuss the specificities that must be considered when stratifying the thromboembolic risk in these patients, the different therapeutic strategies, particularly the place of direct oral anticoagulants.