Neurodevelopmental outcome, psychological adjustment, and quality of life in adolescents with congenital heart disease

Christina Schaefer, Michael von Rhein, Walter Knirsch, Reto Huber, Giancarlo Natalucci, Jon Caflisch, Markus A. Landolt, Beatrice Latal

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology · 2013 · 160 citations · 20 references

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Abstract

Adolescents with CHD may manifest persistent cognitive and motor impairments, while psychological adjustment and self-reported HRQoL are mostly typical. Thus, long-term neurodevelopmental evaluations are necessary to provide early educational and therapeutic support.

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