scholarly journals Infrastructure Availability for the Care of Congenital Heart Disease Patients and Its Influence on Case Volume, Complexity and Access Among Healthcare Institutions in 17 Middle-Income Countries

Global Heart ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Isaac Wamala ◽  
Russell Gongwer ◽  
Kaitlin Doherty-Schmeck ◽  
Maria Jorina ◽  
Anne Betzner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Case Volume ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries

scholarly journals Considerations for Newborn Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Bistra Zheleva ◽  
Sreehari M. Nair ◽  
Adriana Dobrzycka ◽  
Annamarie Saarinen
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Staff Training ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Screening Service ◽  
Critical Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

We propose several considerations for implementation of critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening for low- and middle-income countries to assess health system readiness for countries that may not have all the downstream capacity needed for treatment of CCHD. The recommendations include: (1) assessment of secondary and tertiary level CHD health services, (2) assessment of birth delivery center processes and staff training needs, (3) data collection on implementation and quality surgical outcomes, (4) budgetary consideration, and (5) consideration of the CCHD screening service as part of the overall patient care continuum.

Congenital Heart Disease in Low- and Lower-Middle–Income Countries: Current Status and New Opportunities

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liesl Zühlke ◽  
John Lawrenson ◽  
George Comitis ◽  
Rik De Decker ◽  
Andre Brooks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries

Paediatric cardiac surgery in low-income and middle-income countries: a continuing challenge

2015 ◽  
Vol 100 (12) ◽  
pp. 1156-1159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyenvu Nguyen ◽  
Juan Leon-Wyss ◽  
Krishna S Iyer ◽  
A Thomas Pezzella
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Cardiac Care ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Paediatric Cardiac Surgery ◽  
The World

Despite advances in surgical and catheter-based treatment for congenital heart disease (CHD), there remain wide disparities across the globe. Ongoing international humanitarian and in-country programmes are working to address these issues with the ultimate goal to increase the quality and quantity of paediatric cardiac care, particularly in under-served regions of the world. This review aims to illustrate the reasons for these inequalities and suggests novel ways of improving access and sustainability of CHD programmes in low-income and middle-income countries.

scholarly journals Perioperative infections in congenital heart disease

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (S6) ◽  
pp. S14-S21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Indah K. Murni ◽  
Graeme MacLaren ◽  
Debra Morrow ◽  
Parvathi Iyer ◽  
Trevor Duke
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Cardiac Failure ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Delayed Presentation ◽  
Poor Growth ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Good Nutrition ◽  
The Impact

AbstractBackgroundPerioperative infections have significant consequences for children with congenital heart disease (CHD), which can manifest as acute or chronic infection followed by poor growth and progressive cardiac failure. The consequences include delayed or higher-risk surgery, and increased postoperative morbidity and mortality.MethodsA systematic search for studies evaluating the burden and interventions to reduce perioperative infections in children with CHD was undertaken using PubMed.ResultsLimited studies conducted in low- to middle-income countries demonstrated the large burden of perioperative infections among children with CHD. Most studies focussed on infections after surgery. Few studies evaluated strategies to prevent preoperative infection or the impact of infection on decision-making around the timing of surgery. Children with CHD have multiple risk factors for infections including delayed presentation, inadequate treatment of cardiac failure, and poor nutrition.ConclusionsThe burden of perioperative infections is high among children with CHD, and studies evaluating the effectiveness of interventions to reduce these infections are lacking. As good nutrition, early corrective surgery, and measures to reduce nosocomial infection are likely to play a role, practical steps can be taken to make surgery safer.

scholarly journals CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE SURVIVAL IN LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES: LINKING INVESTMENT AND OUTCOMES

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (11) ◽  
pp. A607
Author(s):  
Sarah Rahman ◽  
K.M. Cherian ◽  
Jan Christensen ◽  
Kaitlin Doherty ◽  
David de Ferranti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

scholarly journals “Regale una Vida” a successful social program for underprivileged children with congenital heart disease in a middle-income country

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Néstor Sandoval ◽  
Tomas Chalela ◽  
Ivonne Pineda ◽  
Martha Reyes ◽  
Miguel Ronderos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Middle Income Country ◽  
Social Program ◽  
Income Country ◽  
Middle Income
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