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    Short-term outcomes following implementation of a dedicated young adult congenital heart disease transition program

    Sumeet S. Vaikunth1,2, Roberta G. Williams3, Merujan Y. Uzunyan4, Han Tun5, Cheryl Barton3, Philip M. Chang5

    Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.13, No.1, pp. 85-91, 2018, DOI:10.1111/chd.12549

    Abstract Objective: Transition from pediatric to adult care is a critical time for patients with congenital heart disease. Lapses in care can lead to poor outcomes, including increased mortality. Formal transition clinics have been implemented to improve success of transferring care from pediatric to adult providers; however, data regarding outcomes remain limited. We sought to evaluate outcomes of transfer within a dedicated transition clinic for young adult patients with congenital heart disease.
    Design, Setting, and Patients: We performed a retrospective analysis of all 73 patients seen in a dedicated young adult congenital heart disease transition clinic from January… More >

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