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Main Challenges and Issues Facing Adult Congenital Heart Disease Sub-speciality in the Asia-Pacific Region: How We Can Overcome Them

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is a growing global health concern. In the Asia-Pacific region, large populations, diverse healthcare systems, limited specialist resources and geographic disparities compound the complexity of managing ACHD. Key challenges include delayed diagnosis, lack of structured transition care, workforce shortages, fragmented services and underdeveloped registries. This manuscript explores the burden of ACHD in the Asia-Pacific region, identifies main systemic and clinical challenges, and proposes practical solutions with examples from regional healthcare systems. A coordinated response involving policy reform, regional centres of excellence, structured care transition programmes and public awareness is essential to address the growing burden of ACHD in Asia-Pacific.

Source: Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology

DOI: 10.15420/japsc.2025.27

Author: Geetha Kandavello

Institution: National Heart Institute

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Heart Disease Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4415084811