Impact of congenital heart disease on personality disorders in adulthood.
Britta StapelLotta WinterIvo HeitlandFriederike LöfflerJohann BauersachsMechthild Westhoff-BleckKai G KahlPublished in: European journal of preventive cardiology (2024)
Personality disorders, particularly borderline- and cluster C, are significantly more frequent in ACHD compared to GP and associated with depression, anxiety, and decreased QOL. Data from the GP suggest an association with adverse cardiometabolic and mental health. To ensure guideline-based treatment, clinicians should be aware of the increased PD risk in ACHD.