Long-Term survival and unnatural deaths of patients with repaired tetralogy of fallot in an asian cohort
Journal
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
Journal Volume
5
Journal Issue
1
Pages
120-125
Date Issued
2012
Abstract
Background-Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease in Taiwan. This study investigates the long-Term survival and risks of TOF in an Asian cohort. Methods and Results-This study enrolled 819 consecutive patients with TOF (61.1% male), who received total correction between 1970 and 2002, as participants. Patient medical records were reviewed, and the survival status of those out of contact was confirmed by death records retrieved from the National Health database. The mean (
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Other Subjects
accident; adolescent; article; Asian; child; death; Fallot tetralogy; female; follow up; heart death; human; infant; major clinical study; male; medical record review; mortality; preschool child; priority journal; school child; shunting; suicide; survival; survival rate; survival time; Adolescent; Asian Continental Ancestry Group; Cause of Death; Child; Child, Preschool; Cohort Studies; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Male; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; Risk; Survival Analysis; Taiwan; Tetralogy of Fallot; Time Factors
Type
journal article