- Symbols and abbreviations
- Contributors
- Part 1 Introduction to adult congenital heart disease
- Chapter 1 Epidemiology of ACHD
- Chapter 2 Morphology and classification
- Chapter 3 Non-invasive imaging
- Chapter 4 Physiological testing
- Chapter 5 Cardiac catheterization
- Chapter 6 Influence of pulmonary blood flow on management and outcome
- Chapter 7 Cyanosis
- Part 2 Specific lesions
- Chapter 8 Valve and outflow tract lesions
- Chapter 9 Septal defects
- Chapter 10 Eisenmenger syndrome
- Chapter 11 Aortic lesions
- Chapter 12 Venous anomalies
- Chapter 13 Transposition complexes
- Chapter 14 Tetralogy of Fallot and pulmonary atresia with VSD
- Chapter 15 Functionally univentricular hearts and Fontan circulation
- Chapter 16 Pulmonary hypertension in ACHD
- Chapter 17 Rare conditions presenting in adulthood
- Part 3 General management issues of adult congenital heart disease
- Chapter 18 Emergencies
- Chapter 19 Heart failure in ACHD
- Chapter 20 Device therapy in ACHD
- Chapter 21 Contraception and pregnancy
- Chapter 22 Endocarditis
- Chapter 23 Transition and transfer of care
- Chapter 24 Lifestyle issues
- Glossary of terms
- Appendix 1 List of operations for congenital heart disease
- Appendix 2 Common valve and conduit types
- Appendix 3 List of syndromes
- Index
(p. 222) (p. 223) Transition and transfer of care
- Author(s):
Sara Thorne
and Sarah Bowater
- DOI:
- 10.1093/med/9780198759959.003.0023
With the success of paediatric cardiac surgery and intervention over the last 30 years, more children are now surviving into adulthood, particularly those with complex congenital heart defects. Transition describes the process of addressing the specific needs of adolescents and young adults as they move from paediatric-based towards adult-based care. The end point is the transfer to adult health care services.
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- Symbols and abbreviations
- Contributors
- Part 1 Introduction to adult congenital heart disease
- Chapter 1 Epidemiology of ACHD
- Chapter 2 Morphology and classification
- Chapter 3 Non-invasive imaging
- Chapter 4 Physiological testing
- Chapter 5 Cardiac catheterization
- Chapter 6 Influence of pulmonary blood flow on management and outcome
- Chapter 7 Cyanosis
- Part 2 Specific lesions
- Chapter 8 Valve and outflow tract lesions
- Chapter 9 Septal defects
- Chapter 10 Eisenmenger syndrome
- Chapter 11 Aortic lesions
- Chapter 12 Venous anomalies
- Chapter 13 Transposition complexes
- Chapter 14 Tetralogy of Fallot and pulmonary atresia with VSD
- Chapter 15 Functionally univentricular hearts and Fontan circulation
- Chapter 16 Pulmonary hypertension in ACHD
- Chapter 17 Rare conditions presenting in adulthood
- Part 3 General management issues of adult congenital heart disease
- Chapter 18 Emergencies
- Chapter 19 Heart failure in ACHD
- Chapter 20 Device therapy in ACHD
- Chapter 21 Contraception and pregnancy
- Chapter 22 Endocarditis
- Chapter 23 Transition and transfer of care
- Chapter 24 Lifestyle issues
- Glossary of terms
- Appendix 1 List of operations for congenital heart disease
- Appendix 2 Common valve and conduit types
- Appendix 3 List of syndromes
- Index