Abstract:The prevalence of congenital heart defects (CHDs) in adults has increased during the last few decades such that now there are more adults with CHD than children. Advances in the diagnosis and management of CHD in children has resulted in this phenomenon. This review indicated that transcatheter methods are successful in relieving obstruction associated with coarctation of the aorta, pulmonary stenosis and aortic stenosis. With regard to cyanotic CHD, the majority of patients presenting in adulthood are likely … Show more
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