Adult Congenital Heart Disease in General Echocardiography Practice

摘要: The spectrum of adult congenital heart defects seen in echocardiography practice varies according to institutional and expertise. Half a century ago, survival with severe disease was less common. Today, nearly 80% such patients industrialized societies now survive into adulthood. Most are followed up centers that specialize diseases (CHDs), but it is not uncommon for adults be general practice.