GUCH
Encyclopedia
GUCH is an acronym for Grown Ups with Congenital Heart defects. Adults with congenital heart defect
s is a group of patients which is fast growing in numbers, due to advances in cardiac surgery
and intensive care in the 1970s and 80s. In some countries a specialized programme has been established.
Congenital heart defect
A congenital heart defect is a defect in the structure of the heart and great vessels which is present at birth. Many types of heart defects exist, most of which either obstruct blood flow in the heart or vessels near it, or cause blood to flow through the heart in an abnormal pattern. Other...
s is a group of patients which is fast growing in numbers, due to advances in cardiac surgery
Cardiac surgery
Cardiovascular surgery is surgery on the heart or great vessels performed by cardiac surgeons. Frequently, it is done to treat complications of ischemic heart disease , correct congenital heart disease, or treat valvular heart disease from various causes including endocarditis, rheumatic heart...
and intensive care in the 1970s and 80s. In some countries a specialized programme has been established.
External links
- GUCH-programme in Toronto
- Adult Congenital Heart Association US-based organization for adults with congenital heart disease
- UK website for people with congenital heart defects
- Italian GUCH Association (AICCA)
- Report from British Cardiac Society
- Congenital Heart Surgery
- The Congenital Heart Surgery Video Project
- Adult Congenital Surgery: Pulmonary Valve Replacement