Does Down Syndrome influence the outcomes of congenital cardiac surgery? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Benjamen WangJustin VerrocchiDanny Liew Dominica Zentner

Published in: European heart journal. Quality of care & clinical outcomes (2022)

DS does not affect post congenital cardiac surgical survival in adulthood. Reduced reoperation may reflect challenges in assessing functional and symptomatic status and/or concerns regarding perceived reoperation difficulties or likely benefits.

Keyphrases

cardiac surgery
depressive symptoms
acute kidney injury
social support
physical activity
left ventricular
mental health
free survival
heart failure
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
weight loss