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Short-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in neonates with congenital heart disease: the era of newer surgical strategies
Congenital Heart Disease, 06/20/2012
Chock VY et al. – Infants undergoing surgical intervention for congenital heart disease are at risk for neurodevelopmental abnormalities, which may not become apparent until months after hospital discharge. Early impairment may also resolve over time. Close developmental follow–up in this high–risk cohort of patients is warranted.