Daily issues in the life of adults with congenital heart disease: new insights from EURO-ACHD Congress 2025
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: In recent years, remarkable advancements in paediatric cardiology and surgical techniques have dramatically increased the survival of patients with congenital heart disease. As a result, adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) are now living longer, and many, despite having residual lesions and sequelae, may have near-normal life expectancy. Adults with congenital heart disease patients should no longer be viewed merely as survivors; instead, medical care should shift its focus from simply prolonging life to enhancing quality of life and overall well-being. Moreover, as ACHD population ages, they are increasingly exposed to a burden of acquired cardiovascular and extracardiac disease, making early intervention on modifiable risk factors a key priority. Herewith, we provide an overview of the multiple aspects that should be considered in this holistic approach to guide everyday issues of ACHD patients, including nutrition, physical activity, sexual health, cancer prevention, respiratory disease, and infective endocarditis.
Institutions: Amsterdam University Medical Centers, KU Leuven, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana University Medical Centre, Erasmus MC, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, Harefield Hospital, Imperial College London, Oregon Health & Science University, Ospedale Monaldi
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7126224024