| Application |
risk assessment and prognosis |
| Objective |
The aims of this study are therefore to describe the prevalence of risk factors for coronary heart disease in a large sample of adults with congenital cardiac anomalies, and compare this with the prevalence in the general population. |
| p Value |
<0.001 |
| Conclusion |
A substantial number of patients had one or more cardiovascular risk factors. Therefore, primary prevention by strengthening educational efforts becomes critically relevant in patients with congenital heart disease, to avoid the additional burden of coronary events in this growing population of patients |
| Risk Factor |
risk factor (article mentioned) |
