Manifestations of pulmonary disease in adults with congenital heart disease.
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2013-04
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Abstract
Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are more frequently living into adulthood as their survival has improved
due to availability of better medical and surgical management in recent times. Management of adults with CHD is emerging
as new challenge in the field of medical science. Adults surviving with CHD for longer duration have been observed to
develop more complications as compared to children. It is important to recognise and treat these complications early to
reduce the morbidity. Pulmonary diseases are the most common systemic complications associated with adults having CHD.
These individuals are presenting to clinics or emergency for pulmonary complaints, hence, pulmonologist must be aware
about the pulmonary manifestations of CHD and their management.
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Congenital heart disease, Adults, Pulmonary manifestations
Citation
Singh Anup Kumar, Patel Nick, Leung Kevin, Patel Purvesh, Talwar Arunabh. Manifestations of pulmonary disease in adults with congenital heart disease. The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences, 2013 Apr; 55(2): 85-95.