Clinical profile of adult patients referred to congenital heart surgery in Egypt, a single center experience.
Amir Anwar Samaan,
Mostafa M. Abdrabou,
Amir Mostafa
et al.
Abstract:Background
A major challenge facing adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) service in developing countries is the lack of adequate data on the disease burden and specific needs of this group. We aimed to describe ACHD patients in Egypt who are in need for further surgical correction, their various presentations, and the types of surgeries required.
Methods
The study included ACHD patients considered for further surgical correction after a heart team discussion at a tertiary cardiac center in Egypt. Data about a… Show more
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