Down syndrome and congenital heart disease: perioperative planning and management

Abstract Approximately 50% of newborns with Down syndrome have congenital heart disease. Non-cardiac comorbidities may also be present. Many of the principles and strategies of perioperative evaluation and management for patients with congenital heart disease apply to those with Down syndrome. Never...

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Main Authors: Dennis R. Delany, Stephanie S. Gaydos, Deborah A. Romeo, Heather T. Henderson, Kristi L. Fogg, Angela S. McKeta, Minoo N. Kavarana, John M. Costello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Journal of Congenital Cardiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40949-021-00061-3