Keywords

Congenital heart disease, High-quality care, Patient outcomes

Authors

1. McRae, Marion E. MScN, RN-BC, CCRN-CSC-CMC, ACNP-BC, CCN(C)

Abstract

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect. About two-thirds of those individuals living with CHD are now adults. If you do not have in-depth knowledge of CHD, knowing what questions to ask and what resources to use can improve patient outcomes and satisfaction with care.